Greater Philadelphia YMCA
Summer Camp Unit Leader
Join our team at the Greater Philadelphia YMCA. We spend our days positively impacting the summer camp community, helping children reach their potential, and changing lives through age‑appropriate goals.
Responsibilities
Monitor and train staff to ensure effective implementation of programs and activities, ensuring adherence to all policies and procedures.
Plan and oversee the implementation of a variety of camp activities that are age‑appropriate and contribute to the overall growth and development of the campers.
Identify, address, and redirect inappropriate behavior in campers and staff.
Ensure appropriate behavior of campers and staff to avoid accidents.
Maintain effective communication with parents/guardians regarding camper and camp activities.
Embodies the GPY commitment to diversity and inclusion, no matter race, color, creed, or gender identification.
Qualifications
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.
Experience working with children and at least two seasons working as a Y Camp Counselor or a comparable program.
Enthusiasm, sense of humor, patience, and experience working with children.
Ability to lead and motivate a team.
Ability to deal effectively with inappropriate behavior and recognize hazard situations.
What You Can Expect
Support from an amazing team, including training on expectations.
Opportunities to learn and grow.
Being part of a non‑profit organization that works to make the community stronger.
Great members to work with every day.
Benefits
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!
Equal Opportunity Employment 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.
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Responsibilities
Monitor and train staff to ensure effective implementation of programs and activities, ensuring adherence to all policies and procedures.
Plan and oversee the implementation of a variety of camp activities that are age‑appropriate and contribute to the overall growth and development of the campers.
Identify, address, and redirect inappropriate behavior in campers and staff.
Ensure appropriate behavior of campers and staff to avoid accidents.
Maintain effective communication with parents/guardians regarding camper and camp activities.
Embodies the GPY commitment to diversity and inclusion, no matter race, color, creed, or gender identification.
Qualifications
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.
Experience working with children and at least two seasons working as a Y Camp Counselor or a comparable program.
Enthusiasm, sense of humor, patience, and experience working with children.
Ability to lead and motivate a team.
Ability to deal effectively with inappropriate behavior and recognize hazard situations.
What You Can Expect
Support from an amazing team, including training on expectations.
Opportunities to learn and grow.
Being part of a non‑profit organization that works to make the community stronger.
Great members to work with every day.
Benefits
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!
Equal Opportunity Employment 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.
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