Senior Summer Camp Counselor

About the role

We are seeking a Senior Summer Camp Counselor to positively impact the summer camp community around us. We help children reach their potential, enact age appropriate goals, and change lives in our Y community.

Responsibilities

• Supervise campers and plan camp activities.
• Actively participate in activities to encourage participation.
• Ensure all campers can participate in all activities, no matter varied abilities whether physical, or intellectual.
• Able to identify, address, and redirect/correct inappropriate behavior.
• Ensure appropriate behavior of campers and staff to avoid the risk of accidents.
• Aid in maintaining effective communication with parents/guardians regarding camper and camp activities.
• Embody the GPY commitment to diversity and inclusion, no matter race, color, creed, or gender identification.

Requirements

• At least 18 years old.
• High school graduate or equivalent, or enrolled in a minimum of 2 years of child development coursework approved by state licensing requirements.
• Experience working with children and at least two seasons working as a Y Camp Counselor or as a counselor in a comparable program.

Qualifications

• Enthusiasm, sense of humor, and patience.

Skills

• Ability to supervise and manage a group of children.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Patience and ability to handle challenging situations.

Benefits

• Free YMCA membership - access to all branches!
• Sweet discounts on child care and summer camp programs.

Pay

• $17.50 per hour.

Schedule

• Monday-Thursday 4 hours per day.

Benefits

• Support from an amazing team which includes training you on expectations.
• Opportunities to learn and grow.
• Being a part of a non-profit organization that works to make the community stronger.
• Great members to work with every day!

How to Apply

If you're interested, get the ball rolling with our quick, 3-minute online application.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Greater Philadelphia YMCA is an equal opportunity employer. The Y considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran or other protected classification and in accordance with applicable laws.