Summer Camp Counselor
YMCA
Location
Allentown, Pennsylvania
Salary
$14 - $15 / HOUR
Quick overview
The Assistant Camp Counselor will aid in safely supervising children through daily summer camp activities and reinforce positive behaviors while supporting lesson plans and camp objectives. Building and maintaining strong relationships with members and parents is also a key responsibility.
Requirements summary
Candidates must be at least 15 years old and have over a year of experience working with children and teens. Excellent communication skills and the ability to maintain positive relationships in a high-energy environment are essential.
Job description
Summer Camp Counselor
Allentown, PA | Part Time, Seasonal, Hourly; Various Shifts Monday-Friday 6
30am-6:00pm | $14.00-$15.00 per hour
Do you love connecting with people and sharing your passion with others?
We are looking for a Summer Camp Counselor to join our team at the Y! We spend our days positively impacting the summer camp community around us. We help children reach their potential, enact age appropriate goals, and we change lives in our Y community.
Some rewards for joining our team
- Free YMCA membership - access to all branches!
- Flexible work schedule
- Sweet discounts on child care and summer camp programs
- Planning for your future? Ask us how we do it at the Y- it's awesome!
What is needed for this job as a Summer Camp Counselor
- 18+ years of age
- 1+ years working with children and teens
- Enjoyment from working with children and keeping positive relationships with their parents in high energy athletic environments
- Excellent communication skills
- Ensure that programs are executed to meet the needs of all ages, abilities, and skill levels as well as maintaining safety and well-being of campers
The responsibilities we will trust you with as a Summer Camp Counselor
- Safely supervise children through daily summer camp activities
- Reinforce positive behaviors, teach proper sportsmanship, and bring enthusiasm to every camp day
- Support the lesson plans and camp objectives
- Building and maintaining strong relationships with members and parents
What you can expect
- 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!
YMCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer All Qualified Women, Minorities, Persons with Disabilities, and US Veterans Encouraged to Apply
After reading this, if you're thinking this is me- we want to meet you!
Get the ball rolling with our quick, 3-minute online application.
Benefits
- Flexible Work Schedule
- Free YMCA Membership
- Discounts on Child Care
- Discounts on Summer Camp Programs