Camp Counselor

Job Details Location: Kennett Area YMCA – Kennett Square, PA 19348. Position Type: Seasonal. Salary Range: $14.00 - $16.50 hourly. Category: Childcare/Day Camp. Job Summary As a secondary staff person, the Junior Camp Counselor is responsible for the safety, well‑being, and supervision of the campers. All assigned duties are performed in a manner reflecting the YMCA of the USA character development traits of honesty, caring, respect, and responsibility. Perks & Benefits Free family YMCA membership, including outdoor pools Medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus paid holidays and ample 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 Flexible schedule What You’ll Do Ensure the safety and well‑being of all campers in the group and camp‑wide and maintain 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 Ensure compliance with all YGBW policies and standard operating procedures Perform other related duties as assigned Qualifications Must be at least 16–17 years old Prior experience working with children, preferred 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 purposes Attend all required pre‑camp and camp season training and meetings as scheduled Work Conditions & 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr