Senior Summer Camp Counselor

Greater Philadelphia YMCA Employment Opportunity!

Your Impact: 

Do you want to make a positive impact on children, spend time outdoors and meet new people?  If so, then you need to join the Greater Philadelphia YMCA Summer Camp Counselor team! We are hiring Senior Summer Camp Counselors.  If you have a passion to help provide children with a safe and fun summer camp experience, please apply now! 

Y Work for the Y:   

• Free YMCA gym membership.  
• Flexible work schedule available.  
• Discounted YMCA programs after meeting the eligibility requirements. 
• Eligible for a 12% company contribution to the YMCA Retirement Fund after meeting the requirements. 
• Employee referral bonus program. 
• Opportunities for continuing education and professional training and development.  
• Fun, collaborative, and mission driven environment.  

What Qualifications You’ll Need: 

• 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.   
• Enthusiasm, sense of humor, and patience. 

What You’ll Do: 

• 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. 
• Ability to identify, address, and redirect/correct inappropriate behavior.  
• Ensure appropriate behavior of campers and staff to avoid the risk of accidents. 
• Assist 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. 

Visit https://www.philaymca.org/about/careers for more information. 

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.