What are the responsibilities and job description for the Camp Cormorant - Camp Counselor position at YMCA of the Northern Sky?
For over 100 years, YMCA Camp Cormorant has offered spirit, tradition, leadership, and exceptional facilities to campers. Founded in 1903, Camp Cormorant is one of the oldest overnight camps in the entire nation. The camp is nestled on 80 acres of wooded property with an extensive beachfront on Big Cormorant Lake. We are located approximately six miles south of Lake Park, MN, in the heart of Minnesota lakes country. No day at camp is just a typical day. The YMCA Camp Cormorant offers more than just a job - we offer the chance to make a lasting difference for the youth in our community!
This position is the primary caregiver for campers. This position is responsible for planning, teaching, coordinating, and carrying out activities and guiding campers in their personal growth and daily living skills.
• Greets campers and parents upon arrival.
• Assists campers with getting settled into their assigned cabin
• Assists in the direction, supervision, and organization of campers in their cabins, within activities
and throughout camp in order to meet the intended camper outcomes.
• Responsible for leading and assisting with the teaching of activities. Actively and enthusiastically
participates in all program areas as assigned.
• Be a role model to campers and staff in attitude and behavior. Follow and uphold all safety and
security rules and procedures.
• Supervises campers in restrooms/showers/cabins 3 times per week
• Works efficiently and effectively as a team player
• Prepares plans with the Counselor-In-Training (CIT) and Junior Counselors without leaving them alone at any time.
• Discusses any concerns with the Camp Coordinator
• Reports any accidents or incidents to the Camp Coordinator
• Attends meetings and actively participates in all activities.
• Assists with evening programs, campfire and leading songs; leads one evening per week
• Completes end of season evaluation
