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Junior Camp Counselor

YMCA of Greater Brandywine

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#Youth Development#Early Childhood Education#YMCA#Childcare#Non-profit#Program Implementation#Safety Supervision#Day Camp#Camp Counseling
TemporaryOn Site0-2 yrs$14 - $17 / HOURPosted 15 days agoCloses Sep 14

Location

Penn Township, Pennsylvania

Salary

$14 - $17 / HOUR

Quick overview

The Junior Camp Counselor is responsible for the safety, well-being, and supervision of campers while implementing scheduled activities. They must maintain positive relationships with parents and staff and ensure compliance with YMCA policies and safety guidelines.

Requirements summary

Candidates must be at least 16-17 years old, with prior experience working with children preferred. Those at DHS licensed sites must be enrolled in or have completed Early Childhood Education classes.

CommunicationRecord KeepingOrganizationRisk ManagementChild SupervisionRelationship ManagementTechnology ProficiencyActivity Implementation

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location

  • Jennersville
  • YMCA -
  • West
  • Grove ,
  • PA 19390Position
  • Type:
  • SeasonalEducation
  • Level:
  • NoneSalary
  • Range: $14.00 - $16.50
  • HourlyTravel
  • Percentage:
  • NoneJob
  • Shift:
  • DayJob
  • Category: Childcare/Day CampEmbark on a Journey of Impactful Adventure As a secondary staff person, the Junior Camp Counselor is responsible for the safety, well-being and supervision of the campers. All assigned duties will be performed in a manner reflecting the YMCA of the USA character development traits of honesty, caring, respect and responsibility. Who Are We? The YMCA of Greater Brandywine (YGBW) was named a 2025 Top Workplace by The Philadelphia Inquirer for a second consecutive year. An association of nine YMCAs serving Chester County, the YMCA of Greater Brandywine is a non-profit organization dedicated to nurturing the potential of every child, promoting healthy living, and fostering social responsibility through life-changing programs for all. Perks & Benefits Free family YMCA membership, including outdoor pools Medical, dental, and vision insurance, along with paid holidays and plentiful PTO for full-time employees Babysitting while you work (up to 4 hours per day) Generous program discounts on childcare, camp, youth sports, swimming lessons and more! 12% employer contribution to retirement savings upon reaching eligibility and optional 403B retirement savings plan upon hire. Employee Assistance Program Continuing education reimbursement, tuition discounts with Chestnut Hill College and Immaculata University Career development and paid training Unlimited referral bonus beginning at $300.00 What You’ll Do Ensure the safety and well-being of all campers in the group and camp-wide and ensure a risk-free environment for all. Assist with the implementation of activities in accordance with the camp schedule. Maintain positive relationships with campers, parents, and staff. Organize and maintain camp equipment, supplies, and property. Actively participate in all aspects of the day camp schedule as assigned. Maintain camp records including, but not limited to accident & incident reports, sign in/out sheets, attendance documents. Maintain expectations of the YMCA guidelines for requirements/ratio and help others do the same. Ensures compliance with all YGBW policies and standard operating procedures. Performs other related duties as assigned. QualificationsWhat You'll Need Must be at least 16–17 years old Prior experience working with children, preferred DHS licensed sites require staff who are 16-17 years old to be enrolled in and/or have completed Early Childhood Education classes. Ability to effectively use technology for programmatic Attend all required pre-camp and camp season training and meetings as scheduled Work Conditions and Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, sit, walk, communicate and hear. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee may frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus. Will be exposed to illness-causing bacteria and viruses. Why You Need To Apply Not meeting every single requirement? That’s perfectly okay! Research shows that women and marginalized groups are often hesitant to apply for jobs unless they meet all the qualifications. If you’re excited about this role, don’t let a few mismatches in your experience hold you back. We want to see your application! You could be exactly what we’re looking for!

Benefits

  • Dental Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Time Off
  • Vision Insurance
  • Medical Insurance
  • Paid Training
  • Career Development
  • Referral Bonus
  • Retirement Savings Contribution
  • Tuition Discounts
  • Childcare Discounts
  • Continuing Education Reimbursement
  • Free Family Ymca Membership
  • 403B Retirement Savings Plan
  • Camp Discounts
  • Youth Sports Discounts
  • Swimming Lessons Discounts
  • Babysitting While Working

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YMCA of Greater Brandywine

YMCA of Greater Brandywine (YGBW) is an association of nine YMCAs and program centers that offer life-changing programs for children, families and adults throughout Chester County, Pennsylvania. YGBW was named a 2025 Top Workplace by The Philadelphia Inquirer for the second...

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IndustryWellness and Fitness Services
TypeNonprofit
Size1,001-5,000 employees
HQWest Chester, PA
Founded2015

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