Job detail
Summer Camp Counselor
YMCA of the Virginia Peninsulas
TEMPORARY
Posted 4/8/2026
Location
West Point, Virginia
Salary
$13 - $16 / HOUR
Core responsibilities
The summer camp counselor is responsible for the health, safety, and supervision of children ages 5-12 in a camp setting. They will lead activities, manage camper behavior, and ensure a positive, safe environment in alignment with ymca values.
Requirements summary
Candidates must be at least 18 years old with a high school diploma or equivalent. Applicants are required to obtain cpr/First aid/Aed certification and pass a criminal background and child protective services check.
high schoolCommunicationCPRAEDRecord keepingFirst aidSafety complianceEmergency responseBehavior managementTeam buildingChild supervisionYouth developmentInstructional skills
Benefits
- Retirement plan
- YMCA adult membership