Saratoga Regional YMCA
Location
Saratoga Springs, New York
Salary
$16 - $17 / HOUR
Lead a specific age group of children through daily activities, sports, and swimming to promote learning and play. Model the YMCA's core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility while developing positive relationships with children.
Candidates must be at least 16 years old with experience interacting with children and a passion for nurturing youth. Must possess or be able to obtain First Aid, CPR, and Child Abuse Prevention certifications.
The Saratoga Regional YMCA is hiring for Summer Camp Counselors and we are excited to have you join our team! Under the direction of The Camp Director, the Day Camp Counselor leads a specific age group of children through a schedule of daily activities that allows children to learn and play at the same time, explore the community they live in, participate in sports and swimming and develop positive relationships. Day Camp counselors model the Y's leadership core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.
Job Perks Fun, interactive atmosphere! Competitive pay No Nights or weekends Free YMCA membership
Must be at least 16 years of age and have a passion for working with and nurturing children. Experience interacting with children (youth programs, camp settings or related field); Must demonstrate cultural sensitivity and utilize effective communication skills. Possesses a knowledge of group process – collaborative style of working within a team. Must be committed to carry out YMCA mission, camp philosophy, and departmental goals. Must possess or be able to retain a current First Aid, Oxygen, and CPR certifications and as required by the specific camp; or successfully complete YMCA provided First Aid, CPR, Child Abuse/Sexual Abuse Prevention Training upon hire.
We’re proud to be recognized as a 2026 USA Today Top Workplace, a national honor awarded based entirely on employee feedback. This recognition reflects our supportive, people-first culture and the passionate team that makes the Y such a special place to work.
The SRYMCA is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, domestic violence victim status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Market context
In New York, summer camp counselor roles are often seasonal and can draw many applicants, especially when programs need staff who can supervise children, lead activities, and adapt quickly. Competition is usually strongest for candidates with prior camp experience, strong references, and clear examples of working with children. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform, then tailor your application to highlight two child-focused experiences and any camp or youth-program background.
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