Junior Camp Counselor
About The Position
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. 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!
Requirements
- Must be at least 16–17 years old
- DHS licensed sites require staff who are 15-17 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
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience working with children, preferred
Responsibilities
- 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.
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
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
