If you’re looking for a summer job that’s more than just a paycheck, put the YMCA of Greater Brandywine at the top of your list.
Every summer, YGBW welcomes hundreds of seasonal staff to support summer camps, outdoor pools, early learning centers and more. Current openings include lifeguards, summer camp counselors and early learning educators.
From Job to Career While summer job seekers may initially turn to the Y for short-term employment, the experience and skills developed last a lifetime.
“The Y provides a supportive environment for those seeking their first job,” stated President and CEO, Bertram L. Lawson II. “Yet, YGBW is also a place to build a career and develop skills that are highly sought after and transferrable across a number of industries.”
Lawson began his career as a Summer Camp Counselor at the YMCA. What started as a part-time job turned into his lifelong passion and 26-year career.
Develop Lasting Experience at the Y
A career at YGBW will help you develop and grow skills that help you advance across industries, including:
· Leadership and teamwork skills.
· Communication and problem-solving abilities.
· Responsibility and accountability.
· Flexibility and adaptability.
· Confidence working with people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities.
Give Back While Gaining Experience
Working at the Y means being part of a mission to strengthen community. Whether you’re teaching swim lessons, leading summer camp, lifeguarding, or supporting early learning classrooms, your work directly benefits children, families, and individuals in your community.
Many Y staff members say the most rewarding part of their work is knowing that what they do matters. The feeling of helping children feel safe and confident and creating positive memories is a feeling that lasts far beyond the summer.
Gain Perks That Matter
In addition to doing meaningful work, YGBW staff enjoy benefits like:
· Free YMCA Family membership.
· Professional development and training.
· A fun, active work environment.
· Opportunities to return season after season, or grow into year-round roles.
Full-time staff and qualifying part-time staff enjoy additional benefits such as tuition reimbursement to support their learning and development. At the Y, summer staff don’t just fill roles, they help change lives … including their own!
Interested in joining the team? YGBW is currently hiring lifeguards, camp counselors and early childhood educators. Apply online here.
Learn more about the YMCA of Greater Brandywine, an association of nine YMCAs and Program Centers serving nearly 112,000 people across Chester County, and how it continues to serve as a leading non-profit organization committed to building community.
