Day Camp - Junior Camp Counselor
Job in
Alexandria, Fairfax County, Virginia, 22350, USA
Listed on 2026-02-12
Listing for:
YMCA of Metropolitan Washington
Seasonal/Temporary
position Listed on 2026-02-12
Job specializations:
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Child Care/Nanny
Summer Seasonal, Child Development/Support, Child Minding / Nanny
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Job Description
Posted Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 5:00 AM
The YMCA of Metropolitan Washington is one of the largest charities in the DC area. The Y serves as an anchor in the community offering programs and services encompassing youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.
FIND YOUR PLACE AT THE Y… BE A JUNIOR CAMP COUNSELOR THIS SUMMER.
Summer camp…adventure, friends, and fun. The Y invites you to join us for an amazing summer that is so much more than a job.
PositionJunior Camp Counselor
Salary: $12.77
Responsibilities- Help campers have fun, learn, explore, and make new friends
- Assist Counselors in leading a group of campers in the Y camp program
- Assist in implementing the daily camp program activities
- Assist in guiding campers and helping them adjust and grow in relationships with one another
- Lead a small group of children in activities that include music, games, art or story telling
- Support a safe and healthy environment for all campers
- Interact with the campers at all times, participating in activities alongside the campers
- Participate in all camp-wide activities and special events
- Participate in staff trainings, meetings, and conferences as required
- Be able to work from the week before camp begins for training to the end of the final week of the season
- 16 years of age
- Willing to participate in and obtain CPR and First Aid Certification
- Clear the local jurisdiction requirements for criminal background and/or fingerprinting
- Meet the county/state licensing requirements
- Skilled in teaching a variety of crafts, songs, stories, games, sports, aquatics and related camp activities
- Able to effectively communicate with children and parents
- Understand and be committed to working with diverse population and to Y character development
- Must be able to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time
- Must be physically active to play games and sports with the children
- Must be able to pick-up at least 35 pounds
- Must have visual acuity to observe all children
- Documentation of physical examination and TB skin test
- Competitive compensation
- Free Y membership
- 403(b) savings plan
- Exciting and collaborative work environment
- Ability to work with creative, talented and diverse individuals!
The YMCA of Metropolitan Washington is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
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