What are the responsibilities and job description for the Camp Jr. Leader - Summer of 2025 (Camp Counselor) | Y Camp position at YOUNG MENS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF GREATER DES MOINES IA?
There's nothing like working at Y CAMP!
There's nothing like summer at the Y Camp! Y Summer Camp is about FRIENDSHIPS, ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND BELONGING. And about making this...the BEST SUMMER EVER!
POSITION OVERVIEW:
This position is responsible for fostering a sense of belonging in campers, providing opportunities for campers to feel achievement, and helping campers build healthy positive relationships
JOB LOCATION: Y Camp - Boone, IA
WAGE: $355/week; Y Camp also provides summer staff with on-site housing, meals, free onsite laundry, fiber optic internet connection, paid training and certification opportunities
2025 SUMMER CAMP: May 28 - August 16, 2025 and will be required to live at camp during that time period.
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: January 31, 2025 - Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Ensure the safety of all campers in cabins, evening programs and various department settings.
- Volunteer to give speeches, lead songs and skits, teach an activity, or make a difference in a campers Y-Camp experience.
- Ensure that all equipment is safe and working properly each and every time that it is used.
- Be prepared to provide alternative programming activity in times of inclement weather.
- Ensure that you are skilled and able in whichever department that you have been assigned.
- Successfully balance responsibilities in department with those required in cabin and throughout camp.
- Report any detrimental incidents to the Program Managers, Program Director and the Summer Camp Director.
- Notify the Summer Camp Director when equipment must be purchased or repaired.
- Complete other duties as required by the Program Managers, Program Director, Summer Camp Director or Executive Director.
- Other duties as assigned.
Salary : $355
