About this role
Greater Philadelphia YMCA Employment Opportunity!
Do you love connecting with people and sharing your passion with others?
We are looking for a Summer Camp Unit Leader 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.
- Experience working with children and at least two seasons working as a Y Camp Counselor or as a counselor in a comparable program.
- Enthusiasm, sense of humor, patience and experience working with children.
- Ability to lead and motivate a team.
- Ability to deal effectively with inappropriate behavior and recognize hazard situations.
The responsibilities we will trust you with:
- Monitor and train staff to ensure effective implementation of programs and activities. Ensure staff adherence to all policies and procedures. Coach and train staff in providing quality camping experience.
- Plan and oversee the implementation of a variety of camp activities; ensure activities are age appropriate and contribute to the overall growth and development of the campers.
- Ability to identify, address, and redirect/correct inappropriate behavior.
- 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!
YMCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer All Qualified Women, Minorities, Persons with Disabilities, and US Veterans Encouraged to Apply
After reading this, if you’re thinking this is me- we want to meet you!
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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.
Other facts
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.
What you'll do
- The Summer Camp Unit Leader will monitor and train staff to ensure effective program implementation and oversee a variety of camp activities. They will also maintain communication with parents and ensure the safety and appropriate behavior of campers and staff.
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