What are the responsibilities and job description for the Summer Camp Adventure Trip Counselor position at Sheboygan County YMCA- Camp Y-Koda?
A Better US starts with YOU! Be a child's hero this upcoming summer!
We are looking for an adventurous and compassionate individual who wants to impact youth and lead our off-site adventure trips.
The Trip counselor would serve as a leader, role model, educator and counselor for approximately 12-18 campers and participates in the planning and implementation of our Summer Camp, Adventure Trip and Leadership camps. The primary duty will be going on our 5 adventure trips this season. Adventure trips are where you bring a group of campers off-site to different areas in Wisconsin. Secondary the trip counselor would do resident camps, adventure based day camps and leadership development camps.
Experience, Education and Qualifications:
- Minimum of 21 years of age or older
- Must have a high school diploma, GED or HS Transcripts
- Coursework and/or previous experience working with teens, leadership development, camping, hiking and more.
- Current Lifeguard, CPR, AED and First Aid certification. We can train you if needed.
- Experience or have previous training with high ropes courses, adventure challenge programs and camping.
- Proficiency of Microsoft Office and the ability to learn other programs.
- An appreciation of outdoor living, nature and camp settings.
- Must work primarily Monday-Friday. Adventure Trip weeks start on a Sunday afternoon until Friday.
- Must be able to work in all weather conditions such as rain and 70-90 degree weather.
- Must have the physical ability to lead and participate in camp activities which include, but not limited to: rock climbing, hiking on different terrains, lawn games, boating, building campfires, swimming, teambuilding exercises, physical games and more.
**This position would receive extra compensation for additional overnights on the Adventure Trip weeks.
**On non-adventure trip weeks, this individual would work Monday-Friday from 8:00am-4:30pm roughly.
**Due to being a licensed day camp with the Wisconsin Department of Children and Families, Camp Y-Koda does NOT provide room, board or transportation to/from work each day.
Job Types: Part-time, Temporary
Pay: $525.00 per week
Expected hours: No less than 40 per week
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Overnight shift
Work Location: In person
Salary : $525