Greater Philadelphia YMCA Employment Opportunity!
Your Impact:
The Summer Camp Unit Director 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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