Summer Day Camp Junior 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 Camp Speers YMCA team! We are hiring Junior Summer Day 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: 

• 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 and collaborative environment. 
• Access to onsite fitness center.

What Qualifications You'll Need:

• At least 16 years old 
• Experience working with children. CIT experience preferred. 
• Enthusiasm, sense of humor, patience and experience working with children. 
• Ability to deal effectively with inappropriate behavior and recognize hazard situations. 

What You'll Do:

• Help lead a group of campers in cabin activities including but not limited to transitions, mealtimes, morning and bedtime routines, interpersonal conflict, and daily schedule
• Use good judgment to ensure the safety of our campers  
• Employ leadership techniques and demonstrate excellent customer service and work ethic as covered in staff training
• Follow all rules, operating procedures, instructions, and policies, and know and implement all emergency procedures when necessary 
• Provide exemplary role modeling at all times when participants are at camp, and demonstrate a strong sense of ownership over camp, including cleaning of facilities and care of equipment  
• Follow specific directives of the leadership team as assigned. Communicate all work-related issues through the Unit Leaders.
• Ensure quality of camp by noting any problems, safety concerns, or equipment disrepair.  Ensure camp and equipment cleanliness.  

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.