Job detail
Summer Camp Counselor - Specialty
Greater Philadelphia YMCA
Expired
Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Salary
$13 - $14 / HOUR
Quick overview
Responsibilities
include supervising campers, implementing age-appropriate activities, and ensuring all campers can participate regardless of ability. Counselors must also maintain appropriate behavior standards to prevent accidents and assist with parent/guardian communication.
Requirements summary
Candidates must be at least 18 years old and a high school graduate or equivalent, or enrolled in two years of approved child development coursework. Essential qualities include enthusiasm, a sense of humor, patience, and prior experience working with children.
high schoolCommunicationWorking With ChildrenSupervisionPatienceEnthusiasmChild DevelopmentInclusionActivity ImplementationConnecting With PeopleSense Of HumorSharing Passion
Job description
- Greater Philadelphia YMCA Employment Opportunity!
- Do you love connecting with people and sharing your passion with others?
- We are looking for a Summer Camp Counselor- Specialty 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: 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.
- Enthusiasm, sense of humor, patience and experience working with children.
- The responsibilities we will trust you with: Supervise campers and activity implementation.
- Ensure all campers can participate in all activities, no matter varied abilities whether physical, or intellectual.
- Actively participate in activities to encourage participation.
- 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.
- 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!
- 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.
- 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.
Benefits
- Flexible Work Schedule
- Child Care Discounts
- Free Ymca Membership
- Summer Camp Programs Discounts
