Greater Philadelphia YMCA·Mount Laurel, New Jersey
Supervise campers and implement various activities while ensuring the safety and inclusion of all participants. Maintain effective communication with parents and guardians regarding daily camp activities and camper progress.
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 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.
Multiple Locations Available: Mount Laurel YMCA, Hillside Elementary, and Steinhauer Elementary in Maple Shade.
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.
Candidates must be at least 18 years old and hold a high school diploma or equivalent. Experience working with children and a commitment to fostering a positive, inclusive environment are required.
Market context
Summer camp counselor openings in New Jersey often draw steady interest because families and programs need dependable staff during the summer season. This role is competitive for candidates who already have child-care experience, can meet state licensing requirements, and are comfortable working in a team-focused environment. Before applying, confirm your work authorization and review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here, which save time by pulling key details from the original posting.
