Junior Summer Camp Counselor

Junior Summer Camp Counselor – Greater Philadelphia YMCA

We are looking for a Junior 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.

• 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!

• 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

• Assist Senior Counselors in supervising campers and implementing activities
• Ensure all campers can participate in all activities, regardless of varying abilities
• Help maintain appropriate behavior of campers and staff to avoid accidents
• Maintain effective communication with parents/guardians regarding camper activities
• Embody the GPY commitment to diversity and inclusion, respecting all backgrounds

• Support from an amazing team which includes training on expectations
• Opportunities to learn and grow
• Being part of a non‑profit organization that strengthens the community
• 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.