Summer Camp Special Abilities Counselor

Greater Philadelphia YMCA Employment Opportunity!
Your Impact:
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 Summer Camp Special Abilities Counselors. If you have a passion to help provide children with a safe and fun Summer Camp experience, please apply now!
The Summer Camp Special Abilities Counselor is expected to provide appropriate programs and supervise campers with special needs throughout the camping experience and assist them with daily camping activities and programs.
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:

• Experience working with children with special needs. Prior camp and supervisory experience preferred.
• Ability to motivate and supervise staff.

What You'll Do:

• Supervise and assist in the 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.
• Provide effective and timely communication with parents/guardians regarding children's program experience, progress. Maintain confidentiality, use sensitivity, and patience at all times.
• Ensure appropriate behavior of campers and staff to avoid risk of accidents; maintain awareness of camper well-being.
• Embody the GPY commitment to diversity and inclusion, no matter race, color, creed, or gender identification.
• Develop and implement program plans aligned with the campers' unique individual abilities fostering an environment where they can participate in activities at their level.

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 $15.50
• Max Hiring Rate $16.50

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