Day Camp Canoeing Specialist

Who Are We?

The YMCA of Greater Brandywine (YGBW) was named a 2026 Top Workplace by The Philadelphia Inquirer for the third consecutive year. An association of nine YMCAs serving Chester County, the YMCA of Greater Brandywine is a non-profit organization dedicated to nurturing the potential of every child, promoting healthy living, and fostering social responsibility through life-changing programs for all.

Perks & Benefits

• Free family YMCA membership, including outdoor pools
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, along with paid holidays and plentiful PTO for full-time employees
• Babysitting while you work (up to 4 hours per day)
• Generous program discounts on childcare, camp, youth sports, swimming lessons and everyday essentials like home, auto, and pet insurance on our employee marketplace
• 12% employer contribution to retirement savings upon reaching eligibility and optional 403B retirement savings plan upon hire
• Employee Assistance Program
• Continuing education reimbursement, tuition discounts with Chestnut Hill College and Immaculata University
• Career development and paid training
• Unlimited referral bonus beginning at $300.00
• Flexible schedule

What You’ll Do

• Ensures the safety and well-being of all campers in the group and camp-wide and ensures a risk-free environment for all.
• Aids in the planning and implementation of activities in accordance with the camp schedule, submitting written plans prior to each week or as assigned by Camp Director.
• Maintains positive relationships with campers, parents, and staff.
• Implements canoe curriculum in program spaces during the camp day.
• Follows and maintains safety guidelines.
• Actively participates in all aspects of the day camp schedule as assigned.
• Safeguards expectations of the YMCA requirements/rations and helps others do the same.
• Works collaboratively with Counselors for assigned group during activity time.
• Ensures compliance with all YGBW policies and standard operating procedures.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age and/or have prior experience in working with children in a camp environment.
• Ability to effectively use technology for programmatic needs.
• Attends all required pre-camp and camp season trainings and meetings as scheduled.
• Obtains and maintains all new hire certifications and trainings before first day of camp.

Work Conditions and Physical Demands

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, sit, walk, communicate and hear.
• The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee may frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus.
• Will be exposed to illness-causing bacteria and viruses.