Camp Counselor
We are hiring for our 2025 Camp Season! Approximate dates will be between June 2025 and August 2025.
POSITION SUMMARY
This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit charitable organization committed
to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.
Under the guidance and supervision of the Camp/Afterschool Director, the Resident Camp
Counselor is responsible for providing a safe environment for campers and counselors as well
as acting as a positive supportive role model. While this position pays daily, camp staff are
expected to work the entire weekly session (Monday - Friday).
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
· Engage with parents during drop off and pick up in a welcoming manner, exhibiting great
· member service.
· Work with fellow counselors and the Resident Camp Director to maintain our required ratio of
· campers to staff; knowing where all campers are always.
· Responsible for always ensuring the safety of campers throughout the camp week.
· Ability to enthusiastically lead/facilitate and assist camp activities for campers throughout the
· day.
· Remain active in all camp activities, positively engaging campers to foster a great camp
· experience.
· Be responsive to campers’ needs and wherever possible involve group decision making.
· Assist in the kitchen on a rotating basis to help with meal preparation and clean up.
· Maintain camper and counselor confidentiality
· Be prepared to work long hours in an outdoor environment.
· Willing to lead/facilitate hands-on outdoor educational sessions; including but not limited to
· backpacking, hiking, rock climbing, canoe and kayaking, mountain biking, etc.
· Live in cabins with campers, providing safe and responsible supervision.
· Maintain a clean, organized, and safe environment throughout all areas of camp, thus fostering
· a culture of stewardship to campers.
· Learn and adhere to Leave No Trace Principles at all times when utilizing National Forest
· trails/property.
In addition to the essential duties and responsibilities, the Resident Camp Counselor will:
· Pursue/participate in ongoing camp training.
· Participate in the annual campaign by giving, campaigning or both.
· Attend daily staff meetings
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS
● Ability to perform all physical aspects of the position; including leading class, walking,
standing, bending, reaching, and lifting.
● Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and switch tasks as new challenges and projects
emerge.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Alarm/Emergency Procedures training within 90 days of hire and annually thereafter.
- CPR, First Aid and Child Abuse Prevention training within 90 days of hire and biannually thereafter.
- New Employee Orientation within 90 days of hire.
BENEFITS AVAILABLE
· Membership: Free individual membership!
· Programs: First Camp Session FREE – 50% off subsequent sessions!
· Training: CPR Certification; Child Abuse Prevention; Y USA Learning and Development; LinkedIn Learning; On the Job Training
· Employee Assistance Program: Services include face-to-face counseling, financial coaching, legal counseling and virtual counseling.
OUR CULTURE
- Welcoming: The YMCA is open to all people and creates spaces where people can belong.
- Genuine: The YMCA values people for who they are and encourages them to be true to themselves and others.
- Hopeful: The YMCA believes in people's ability to inspire a brighter tomorrow.
- Nurturing: The YMCA is with people on their journey to develop their full potential.
- Determined: The YMCA works relentlessly to strengthen communities.
- Respect: The YMCA sees all people as equal in worth and value.
- Responsibility: The YMCA is accountable for actions and impact.
- Caring: The YMCA is guided by caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.
- Diversity, equity, and inclusion: The YMCA strives to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to reach their full potential.
Join us today!
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