Adventure Team Camp Counselor & Challenge Lead

YMCA of Greater Seattle; Eastsound (WA); On-site; USD 14,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Membership to YMCA of Greater Seattle

Mental health resources

Rapidly-accruing PTO

Discounts on qualifying YMCA programs

Full-time staff perks

Job summary

The YMCA of Greater Seattle is seeking Adventure Team Program Counselors to support a seasonal residential camp. You will live in cabins with campers and act as Cabin Counselor when not in your program area, assisting with challenge course activities and keeping safety at the forefront.

Applicants should have some challenge course experience and a strong safety mindset. You will be active outdoors, up 30–60 feet above ground, and participate in intensive training before the season begins.

Qualifications

• 18 years of age or older.
• Current Wilderness First Responder strongly preferred and safety knowledge.
• Belaying, rappelling, knots, rescue techniques.
• Ability to participate in rigorous outdoor activities.

Responsibilities

• Supervises a group of campers and staff, ensuring safety at all times.
• Plans, schedules, and facilitates activities developmentally appropriate for campers.
• Maintains safety and cleanliness, notes health needs daily.
• Ensures counselors are planning and organizing activities.
• Communicates needs to supervisor in a timely manner.
• Maintains equipment in sound and safe order.
• Attends meetings and trainings.
• Follows YMCA policies and emergency procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Wilderness First Responder

Challenge course knowledge

Belaying & rappelling

Outdoor activity ability

Education

One year college

Job description

The YMCA of Greater Seattle is seeking Adventure Team Program Counselors to support a seasonal residential camp. You will live in cabins with campers and act as Cabin Counselor when not in your program area, assisting with challenge course activities and keeping safety at the forefront.

Applicants should have some challenge course experience and a strong safety mindset. You will be active outdoors, up 30–60 feet above ground, and participate in intensive training before the season begins.