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!