YMCA Camp Counselor

At YMCA Camp Greenknoll, our counselors are more than just staff-they're the heart and soul of camp! Spend your summer creating unforgettable memories as you lead exciting activities, inspire confidence, and bring energy and fun to every day. As a counselor, you'll help campers grow, learn new skills, and make lasting friendships-all while ensuring a safe, positive, and adventure-filled environment. We're searching for enthusiastic, dependable, and adaptable leaders ready to make this the best summer ever!

What We're Looking For:

• Age 16 or older (experience with kids is a bonus!)

• Able to roll with the punches, think fast, and bring creative energy to every situation

• Ready to ensure every camper has a blast while growing in confidence and character!

You'll Need:

• An infectious level of energy and excitement for working with kids!
• Great communication skills (both verbal and non-verbal-you'll be a master of high-fives!)
• A love for the outdoors, rain or shine-this is camp, after all!
• Experience working with children is a plus!
• A team-player attitude but also able to handle things on your own when needed
• Passion for getting campers involved in every single activity, and ensuring safety at all times
• Prepared to go into the pool with campers every day-yes, swimming is part of the fun!
• The knack for helping campers make friends and grow socially
• Positivity in every interaction-with kids and adults alike
• Skills to organize, lead, and inspire your group in exciting activities

For staff 18 or older, a background check is required before you dive into the fun.

The Perks:

• Pay: $$17.00- $17.25 per hour

• Dates: June 22to August 21, 2026 (9 action-packed weeks)

• Staff training: You must be available for mandatory staff training on June 1st - June 5 from 5:30PM - 8:30PM and June 8th - June 12th from 5:30PM - 2PM and June 20th 9:30am to 12:30PM8:30.Staff MUST be available for 8 out of the 9 weeks

If you're ready to spend your summer making a difference while having the time of your life, YMCA Camp Greenknoll is the place to be! Let's make this the best summer yet!

Interviews will begin after February 23, 2026.