Summer Camp Counselor

YMCA • Macungie, PA

3h • $14 - $16

About The Position

The Summer Camp Counselor works with children and teens in a summer camp community, helping children reach their potential and supporting age-appropriate goals. The role involves supervising daily camp activities, supporting camp lessons and objectives, encouraging positive behavior and sportsmanship, and building relationships with campers, members, and parents. The position is based in Macungie, Pennsylvania, and is part-time, seasonal, and hourly. Hours may vary, Monday through Friday, between 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Pay is $14.00–$16.00 per hour.

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Have more than 2,500 documentable hours of experience working with children and teens.
• Enjoy working with children and maintaining positive relationships with their parents in high-energy athletic environments.
• Have excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Safely supervise children through daily summer camp activities.
• Reinforce positive behaviors, teach proper sportsmanship, and bring enthusiasm to every camp day.
• Support lesson plans and camp objectives.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with members and parents.
• Help ensure programs meet the needs of people of all ages, abilities, and skill levels while maintaining campers’ safety and well-being.

Benefits

• Free YMCA membership with access to all branches.
• Flexible work schedule.
• Discounts on child care and summer camp programs.
• Planning for the future through a program offered by the YMCA; details are available from the employer.
• Training on role expectations.
• Opportunities to learn and grow.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed