Theater and Creative Camp Counselor

About the role

The YMCA of Greater Brandywine is seeking an energetic and motivated Theater and Creative Camp Counselor to lead engaging, hands-on learning experiences for campers aged 5 to 12.

Responsibilities

• Ensures the safety and well-being of all campers in the group and camp-wide.
• Responsible for direct supervision of campers in assigned group.
• Plans and leads activities in accordance with the camp schedule.
• Delivers multiple engaging 45-minute instructional sessions to small groups of campers throughout a 6–8 hour shift.
• Maintains positive relationships with campers, parents, and staff.
• Models YMCA core values and positive youth development principles.
• Organizes and maintains camp equipment, supplies, and property.
• Supports daily camp routines, including setup, transitions, and clean-up.
• Actively participates in all aspects of the day camp schedule as assigned.
• Maintains camp records including, but not limited to, accident & incident reports, sign in/out sheets, attendance documents.
• Be flexible and collaborative within a dynamic camp team environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Prior experience in working with children in a camp environment preferred.
• Expertise or strong enthusiasm in theater.
• Ability to effectively use technology for programmatic needs.
• Attend all required pre-camp and camp season trainings and meetings as scheduled.
• Obtain and maintain all new hire certifications and trainings before first day of camp.

What You’ll Do

Ensure the safety and well-being of all campers in the group and camp-wide.

Responsible for direct supervision of campers in assigned group.

Plan and lead activities in accordance with the camp schedule.

Deliver multiple engaging 45-minute instructional sessions to small groups of campers throughout a 6–8 hour shift.

Maintain positive relationships with campers, parents, and staff.

Model YMCA core values and positive youth development principles.

Organize and maintain camp equipment, supplies, and property.

Support daily camp routines, including setup, transitions, and clean-up.

Actively participate in all aspects of the day camp schedule as assigned.

Maintain camp records including, but not limited to, accident & incident reports, sign in/out sheets, attendance documents.

Be flexible and collaborative within a dynamic camp team environment.

Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

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.
• Career development and paid training.
• Unlimited referral bonus beginning at $300.00.