Cabin Life Director & Staff Coach

YMCA of Upper Palmetto; Blacksburg (SC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

YMCA of Upper Palmetto in Blacksburg, SC seeks a Cabin Counselor Supervisor to monitor daily performance, train staff, and ensure safe, engaging experiences for male campers. You will be present in cabin areas, interact with campers and staff at meals, programs, and other times, and provide guidance when rules aren’t followed.

Responsibilities include coordinating cabin night activities, managing area duties for male staff, conducting evaluations, and organizing opening/closing day tasks.

Qualifications

• Must be 21+ years old or have completed at least two years of college.
• First Aid and CPR certification required.
• Attend all pre-camp training, retreats, and opening training session.
• Possess leadership qualities and ability to use sound judgment.
• Good health, enthusiasm, maturity, character, teamwork, and communication skills.
• Must be able to endure hot temperatures and daily physical activity.

Responsibilities

• Be present in cabin areas daily and interact with campers and staff.
• Provide direction to staff and campers who are not following rules.
• Manage supervision during showers, devotional times, and activities.
• Coordinate and supervise cabin night activities and area duties for male staff.
• Collect and sort laundry after bridge weekends for all male campers and staff.
• Complete written staff evaluations mid-season and end of season.
• Observe, correct and evaluate male staff interactions with campers.
• Greet and accommodate parents on Opening day and visit Health Center if needed.
• Plan and supervise campers and staff during bridge sessions and OD duties.
• Identify cabin supply needs and assist other program staff as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Ability to live and work in camp

Education

Two years of college

First Aid certification

CPR certification

Age 21+

Job description

YMCA of Upper Palmetto in Blacksburg, SC seeks a Cabin Counselor Supervisor to monitor daily performance, train staff, and ensure safe, engaging experiences for male campers. You will be present in cabin areas, interact with campers and staff at meals, programs, and other times, and provide guidance when rules aren’t followed.

Responsibilities include coordinating cabin night activities, managing area duties for male staff, conducting evaluations, and organizing opening/closing day tasks.