Summer Camp Counselor - Day Camp Youth - West Philadelphia YMCA Job at Greater Philadelphia YMCA
Greater Philadelphia YMCA Employment Opportunity!
Flexible Schedule, Fun Summer Job, and No Prior Camp Counselor Experience Required! Make an Impact at our West Philadelphia YMCA Branch!
Do you want to make a positive impact on children, spend time outdoors and meet new people? If so, then you need to join the Greater Philadelphia YMCA Summer Camp Counselor team! We are hiring for Summer Camp Counselors for our Traditional Camps. If you have a passion to help provide children with a safe and fun summer camp experience, please apply now!
Position Purpose:
Under direction of Senior Counselor, the Counselor is expected to guide campers throughout the camping experience and assist in planning daily camping activities and programs. Ensure safety and well-being of campers.
What You Will Do:
Ability to express or exchange ideas by means of spoken word to impart oral information and to convey detailed, spoken instructions to staff, members, children, and volunteers accurately, quickly, and loudly. Ability to perceive the nature of sounds by ear; ability to lift and carry 50-75 pounds; ability to maintain body equilibrium to prevent falling. Ability to move about on foot quickly; ability to stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl. Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time. Ability to judge distances and spatial relationships so as to see objects where they actually are and clearly see at 20 inches or less and 20 feet or more.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
Exposure to high levels of noise and various environmental conditions.
Acquire and maintain the following certifications:
Flexible work schedule, a free YMCA membership, participation in the Y Retirement Fund, discounted Y programming, health and wellness benefits, and opportunities for continuing education and professional training and development.
About the Greater Philadelphia YMCA:
Every team member at the Greater Philadelphia YMCA is guided by our principle of Connecting People To Healthier Lives. That connection with members and to each other is seen and felt across every department. As part of our team, you will have the opportunity to make a profound difference in a cause-driven organization, where social responsibility permeates the culture. As one of the largest YMCAs in the country, serving over 240,000 members and participants in 6 counties with 2,500 employees, we have the size and scope to make real and positive change in the communities we serve.
OUR CULTURE
At the YMCA we value CARING, HONESTY, RESPECT, and RESPONSIBILITY in personal character and behavior and believe that they are essential to attaining our mission
OUR MISSION
CONNECTING PEOPLE TO HEALTHIER LIVES
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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Flexible Schedule, Fun Summer Job, and No Prior Camp Counselor Experience Required! Make an Impact at our West Philadelphia YMCA Branch!
Do you want to make a positive impact on children, spend time outdoors and meet new people? If so, then you need to join the Greater Philadelphia YMCA Summer Camp Counselor team! We are hiring for Summer Camp Counselors for our Traditional Camps. If you have a passion to help provide children with a safe and fun summer camp experience, please apply now!
Position Purpose:
Under direction of Senior Counselor, the Counselor is expected to guide campers throughout the camping experience and assist in planning daily camping activities and programs. Ensure safety and well-being of campers.
What You Will Do:
- Assist in the supervision and planning of camp activities.
- Ensure all campers can participate in all activities, no matter varied abilities whether physical, or intellectual. Actively participate in activities to encourage participation.
- Ensure appropriate behavior of campers and staff to avoid 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
- 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.
- Have experience working with children
- Enthusiasm, sense of humor, patience and experience working with children.
Ability to express or exchange ideas by means of spoken word to impart oral information and to convey detailed, spoken instructions to staff, members, children, and volunteers accurately, quickly, and loudly. Ability to perceive the nature of sounds by ear; ability to lift and carry 50-75 pounds; ability to maintain body equilibrium to prevent falling. Ability to move about on foot quickly; ability to stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl. Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time. Ability to judge distances and spatial relationships so as to see objects where they actually are and clearly see at 20 inches or less and 20 feet or more.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
Exposure to high levels of noise and various environmental conditions.
Acquire and maintain the following certifications:
- CPR/AED/O2/First Aid obtained through the American Red Cross (valid 2 years)
- Requisite OSHA online trainings (valid 1 year unless otherwise noted)
- Mandated Reporter Training (valid 5 years)
- Additional training and development specific to your role as reference in onboarding packet.
Flexible work schedule, a free YMCA membership, participation in the Y Retirement Fund, discounted Y programming, health and wellness benefits, and opportunities for continuing education and professional training and development.
About the Greater Philadelphia YMCA:
Every team member at the Greater Philadelphia YMCA is guided by our principle of Connecting People To Healthier Lives. That connection with members and to each other is seen and felt across every department. As part of our team, you will have the opportunity to make a profound difference in a cause-driven organization, where social responsibility permeates the culture. As one of the largest YMCAs in the country, serving over 240,000 members and participants in 6 counties with 2,500 employees, we have the size and scope to make real and positive change in the communities we serve.
OUR CULTURE
At the YMCA we value CARING, HONESTY, RESPECT, and RESPONSIBILITY in personal character and behavior and believe that they are essential to attaining our mission
OUR MISSION
CONNECTING PEOPLE TO HEALTHIER LIVES
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.
Please Note :
www.bankofmontserrat.ms is the go-to platform for job seekers looking for the best job postings from around the web. With a focus on quality, the platform guarantees that all job postings are from reliable sources and are up-to-date. It also offers a variety of tools to help users find the perfect job for them, such as searching by location and filtering by industry. Furthermore, www.bankofmontserrat.ms provides helpful resources like resume tips and career advice to give job seekers an edge in their search. With its commitment to quality and user-friendliness, Site.com is the ideal place to find your next job.