Junior Nature, Animal, Farm and STEM Counselor
YMCA of Greater BrandywineAbout the role
Job Details
Job Location Upper Main Line YMCA - Berwyn , PAPosition Type SeasonalEducation Level NoneSalary Range $13.00 - $14.00 HourlyTravel Percentage NoneJob Shift DayJob Category Childcare/Day CampDescription
Embark on a Journey of Impactful Adventure
The YMCA of Greater Brandywine is looking for energetic and motivated counselors who enjoy planning and leading activities for summer campers ages Kindergarten to 6th grade.
Who Are We?
The Philadelphia Inquirer named the YMCA of Greater Brandywine (YGBW) a 2024 Top Workplace. An association of nine YMCAs serving Chester County, the YMCA of Greater Brandywine is a non-profit organization committed to nurturing the potential of every child, promoting healthy living, and fostering social responsibility through life-changing programs for all.
Perks & Benefits
- Free family YMCA membership, including outdoor pools
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance, along with paid holidays and plentiful 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
What You’ll Do
- Ensures the safety and well-being of all campers in the group and camp-wide
- Nature and STEM education for campers through various nature related activities
- Plans and leads activities in accordance with the camp schedule
- Responsible for direct supervision of campers in assigned group.
- Maintains positive relationships with campers, parents and staff
- Organizes and maintains camp equipment, supplies and property
- Actively participates in all aspects of the day camp schedule as assigned
- Maintains camp records including, but not limited to accident & incident reports, sign in/out sheets, attendance documents
- Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor
Qualifications
What You'll Need
- Must be at least 16 years of age and/or have prior experience in working with children in a camp environment.
- Ability to effectively use technology for programmatic needs.
- Attend all required pre-camp and camp season trainings and meetings as scheduled.
- Obtain and maintain all new hire certifications and trainings before first day of c
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