York College of Pennsylvania is hiring: York Country Day School Summer Camp Coun

Summer Programs Counselor positions available at York Country Day School June 1, 2026 - August 7, 2026. It will be a flexible work schedule of no more than 29 hours per week between the hours of 7:00am and 5:30pm Monday through Friday, with a beginning hourly rate of $12. Responsibilities include assisting program director and summer program supervisors with summer instruction for students in grades preschool through grade 6. Patience, reliability, flexibility, enthusiasm and experience working with elementary-age children are a must. High School diploma, at least 18 years old, and experience working with elementary-age children is required. Example: The Summer Programs Counselor contributes to: ● The well-being of our summer programs by providing safe, supportive, educational experiences for all participants ● Provide summer program education for children in Kindergarten through grade 6 ● Creating a safe, educational, and fun environment for all summer participants ● Developing social interactions, promote teamwork, and monitor participation among summer participants Outcome: The Summer Program Counselor will manage daily activities for a safe and fun environment for all participants. Monitoring and managing participants that range from preschool through grade 6. The Summer Program Counselor will follow the summer program schedule and will be responsible for the safety of participants at all times. Summer counselors will communicate needs and issues with the supervisor as needed. Summer counselors should be available June 1, 2026 - August 7, 2026. Essential Functions: ● Have the ability to lead and maintain a classroom group of summer participants preschool through grade 6 ● Counselors are responsible for the safety and well-being of all participants ● Counselors must be trustworthy, punctual, and able to follow and enforce rules and guidelines ● Ensure sites cleanliness by guiding participants through daily routines and cleanup tasks ● Follow safety and emergency procedures and guidelines ● Curb undesired behaviors by keep children engaged in activities ● Ensure that the program spaces is kept clean and is left in the same clean condition ● Encourage appropriate social interactions that promotes teamwork and togetherness ● Have the ability to easily and positively communicate to children and fellow counselors ● Be able to problem solve and appropriately deal with situations that arise and successfully defuse conflict ● Communicate needs and issues with supervisors and Director ● Lead participants in various indoor and outdoor activities Experience and Education Required: ● Must be 18 years of age or older ● High school diploma or equivalent; some post-secondary education preferred ● Prior experience attending or working at a summer camp preferred ● Experience working with children ● Physical ability to assist campers in classroom and outdoor activities ● Classroom or classroom-equivalent experience with elementary aged children preferred Required Skills and Qualifications: ● Demonstrated capability in planning, organizing and executing activities ● Strong communication skills ● Ability to organize, create and lead a variety of recreational activities ● Knowledge of counselor techniques for effectively working with participants and fellow counselors preferred ● Sound decision maker in regards to making appropriate and safe decisions ● Ability to focus on a single task, transition quickly and multitask as needed ● Lifeguard certification is a plus Please apply for this position on our website: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/ycp/ycds

In Summary: High School diploma, at least 18 years old, and experience working with elementary-age children is required . Responsibilities include assisting program director and summer program supervisors with summer instruction for students in grades preschool through grade 6 . The Summer Program Counselor will manage daily activities for a safe and fun environment for all participants .

En Español: Las responsabilidades incluyen ayudar al director del programa y a los supervisores de programas de verano con la instrucción de verno para estudiantes en grados preescolares hasta el grado 6. La paciencia, fiabilidad, flexibilidad, entusiasmo y experiencia trabajando con niños de edad elemental son imprescindibles. Se requiere un diploma de secundaria, por lo menos 18 años de edad, y experiencia laboral con hijos de edad primaria. Ejemplo: Los Consejeros de Programas de Verno se encargan de: ● El bienestar de nuestros programas de verán proporcionando experiencias educativas seguras, solidarias y educativas para todos los participantes Proporcionar educación de vernos para niños en Kindergarten desde 6o grado. Los consejeros de verano comunicarán las necesidades y los problemas con el supervisor según sea necesario. Funciones esenciales: ● Tener la capacidad de dirigir y mantener un grupo en el aula de los participantes del verano desde preescolar hasta el 6o grado ● Asegurar que los espacios del programa se mantengan limpios y permanezcan en las mismas condiciones limpias ● Incentivar las interacciones sociales adecuadas que promuevan el trabajo en equipo y la convivencia ● Consejería debe ser confiable, puntual y capaz de seguir y hacer cumplir reglas y directrices ● Garantir la limpieza de los sitios guiando a los participantes mediante rutinas diarias y tareas de limpiezas ● Seguir procedimientos y pautas de seguridad y emergencia ● Controlar comportamientos indeseables al mantener a los niños involucrados en actividades • Garantizar que los spaces del programa son mantenidos limpios y quedan en la misma condición limpia ● Fomentar las interacciones sociales apropiadas que fomentan el trabajo conjunto y la solidaridad.