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Counselor - Day Camp Youth
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Summary

Location

Philadelphia

Type

part-time

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About this role

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:

  • 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.

 

 

Other facts

Tech stack
Enthusiasm,Sense Of Humor,Patience,Experience Working With Children,Supervision,Communication,Diversity,Inclusion

About Greater Philadelphia YMCA

The Greater Philadelphia YMCA is committed to strengthening the foundation of our communities through programs that promote youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Every day our impact is felt when a teenager makes a healthy choice, when a Y member inspires another member and when a community comes together for a strong cause.

Team size: 1,001-5,000 employees
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Industry: Non-profit Organizations

What you'll do

  • The counselor will supervise campers and implement activities while ensuring all campers can participate regardless of their abilities. They will also maintain effective communication with parents and embody the commitment to diversity and inclusion.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a Counselor - Day Camp Youth do at Greater Philadelphia YMCA?

As a Counselor - Day Camp Youth at Greater Philadelphia YMCA, you will: the counselor will supervise campers and implement activities while ensuring all campers can participate regardless of their abilities. They will also maintain effective communication with parents and embody the commitment to diversity and inclusion..

Why join Greater Philadelphia YMCA as a Counselor - Day Camp Youth?

Greater Philadelphia YMCA is a leading Non-profit Organizations company.

Is the Counselor - Day Camp Youth position at Greater Philadelphia YMCA remote?

The Counselor - Day Camp Youth position at Greater Philadelphia YMCA is based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.

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