Summer Camp Site Leader - Roxborough YMCA
Company: Greater Philadelphia YMCA
Location: Philadelphia
Posted on: May 8, 2024
Job Description:
Greater Philadelphia YMCA Employment Opportunity!
Your Impact:
The Summer Camp Site Leader is responsible for the activities and
personnel in providing a positive camping experience for a group or
site. Planning and implementing programs and activities appropriate
for a specific group or site. Ensure safety and well-being of
campers. Supervise campers and staff to ensure that camper and
parent needs and expectations are met.
Y Work for the Y:
- Free YMCA gym membership.
- Flexible work schedule available.
- Discounted YMCA programs after meeting the eligibility
requirements.
- Eligible for a 12% company contribution to the YMCA Retirement
Fund after meeting the requirements.
- Employee referral bonus program.
- Opportunities for continuing education and professional
training and development.
- Fun, collaborative, and mission driven environment. What
Qualifications You'll Need:
- 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 as a counselor in 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'll Do:
- Monitor and train staff to ensure effective implementation of
programs and activities. Ensure staff adherence to all policies and
procedures. Coach and train staff in providing quality camping
experience.
- Plan and oversee the implementation of a variety of camp
activities; ensure activities are age appropriate and contribute to
the overall growth and development of the campers.
- Ability to identify, address, and redirect/correct
inappropriate behavior.
- Ensure appropriate behavior of campers and staff to avoid the
risk of accidents.
- Assist in maintaining effective communication with
parents/guardians regarding camper and camp activities.
- Embody the GPY commitment to diversity and inclusion, no matter
race, color, creed, or gender identification. Visit
https://www.philaymca.org/about/careers for more information.
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.
Other details
- Job Family Child Care/Day Camp
- Pay Type Hourly
- Min Hiring Rate $14.50
- Max Hiring Rate $16.50
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