Summer Jobs at the Tampa Y

Are you energetic, enthusiastic and fun with a great attitude? Are you willing to step out of the box and let your creative side shine? Tampa Y summer camp counselors help promote positive character values in a safe environment while leading youth activities such as sports, swimming, arts & crafts and indoor and outdoor games.

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Available Camp Counselor Roles

Benefits include: Free membership for you, weekday work schedule, discounts on programs & personal training and more. Check out the Tampa Y summer camp counselor positions and apply today!

Summer Camp Counselor
($13/hour) 

  • Must be 17 years of age or older
  • Provides direct supervision of campers
  • Leads group of camper activities
  • Prior experience preferred (CIT/Jr. Counselor/Youth Leader)
  • Preferred availability M-F 9am-4pm

Activity Instructor
($14 - 17/hour)

  • Must be 18 years of age or older
  • Responsible for developing curriculum in assigned area
  • Positions include: arts and crafts, nature, music, science, sports, outdoor education
  • Supports special events activities
  • Activity management
  • Prior childcare experience preferred

Summer Camp Lead Counselor
($14 - 17/hour)

  • Must be 21 years of age or older
  • May provide direct supervision of campers 
  • May lead a group of camper activities
  • May serve as a resource and unit leader/lead counselor for other team members (provide breaks for counselors, etc.)
  • May have administrative duties
  • Program planning responsibilities
  • Prior childcare experience preferred
  • Preferred availability M-F 9am-4pm

Adventure Instructor
($15 - 21/hour)

  • Must be 21 years of age or older
  • Proof of formal education and qualifications in specialty area required (adaptive, archery, gymnastics, horseback riding, rope/tower, waterfront) as outlined in the ACA Accreditation Process guide 2019 edition 
  • Responsible for developing curriculum in assigned area
  • Positions include: adaptive, archery, gymnastics, horseback riding, rope/tower, waterfront
  • Supports special events activities
  • Activity management
  • Prior childcare experience preferred

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Camp Counselors: More than a Summer Job

Why be a camp counselor at any camp when you can be one at an ACA Accredited camp with the Tampa YMCA? All 12 Tampa YMCA camps are ACA Accredited. Learn more about what that means for our camps, staff and campers.

Regardless of your future goals, working at a Tampa Y summer camp is an invaluable opportunity. As a summer camp team member, you will learn how to work with and lead others, be a role model for kids and have an action-packed summer job, all while having fun and making a difference in the community.





We participate in E-Verify. View in Spanish. The Tampa YMCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace.