2026 Summer Day Camp Counselor (Seasonal) Job at Sewickley Valley YMCA, Sewickley, PA

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  • Sewickley Valley YMCA
  • Sewickley, PA

Job Description

The YMCA is seeking fun, energetic, and enthusiastic individuals to serve as Day Camp Counselors. Counselors play a vital role in creating a safe, engaging, and positive camp experience for all participants. Ideal candidates are team-oriented, communicate effectively with parents, campers, and peers, and demonstrate patience, good judgment, and creativity.

Camp Programs:

Campers are grouped into:

  • Youth Camp: Kindergarten – Grade 6
  • Teen Camp: Grades 6 – 9

Daily activities may include:

Sports and games

Theme weeks

Arts and crafts

Values education

Swimming

Hiking

Songs and group activities

Experience with children, games, music, swimming, gymnastics, or arts and crafts is a plus - but not required.

Teen Camp Counselor Requirements:

Counselors working with Teen Camp must:

  • Have a valid driver's license
  • Maintain a clean driving record
  • Pass a driver background check to operate YMCA vehicles

Commitment & Training:

Required commitment: Full 11 weeks (June 1 – August 14, weekdays only)

Training week: June 1–5, Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Interview Process:

Interviews may be conducted in person or virtually and last approximately 30–40 minutes. Candidates will participate in discussions and respond to sample day camp scenarios.

Applicant Requirements:

  • 18 years of age or older
  • High school graduates (college students encouraged to apply)

Apply Today!

If you're ready for a fun‑filled summer where you can make a difference and get paid to do it, apply today to become a YMCA Day Camp Counselor!

All positions require:

  • PA State Police
  • PA Child Abuse History
  • FBI Fingerprint Clearances
  • National Sex Offenders Registry Clearance

A FREE YMCA Membership is included for the employee while they are actively employed.

All positions require the ability to obtain PA State Police, PA Child Abuse History, FBI Fingerprint, National Sex Offenders Registry Clearances and Mandated Reporter Training. If you do not have current clearances (within six months) the Y will help you obtain them.

The Sewickley Valley YMCA is a drug free workplace and is committed to a policy of Equal Opportunity prohibiting discrimination in employment because of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, disability or veteran status.

The Sewickley Valley YMCA is a smoke-free, vape-free, alcohol-free and drug-free environment.

Compensation details: 14.5-14.5 Hourly Wage

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Job Tags

Hourly pay, Summer work, Seasonal work, Monday to Friday, Weekday work

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