Camp Counselor-RETURNER-Summer 2025 Resident-Camp Sea Gull

Camp Sea Gull and Camp Seafarer; Arapahoe (NC); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an enriching experience at a renowned summer camp where you can develop leadership skills while providing a safe and enjoyable environment for children. As a Camp Counselor, you will have the opportunity to inspire and mentor campers, facilitate fun and engaging activities, and foster a sense of community and teamwork. This role not only allows you to make a positive impact on young lives but also helps you grow personally and professionally in a supportive and dynamic setting. If you have a passion for working with children and are ready for a rewarding summer adventure, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Must be 16 years old; experience with children preferred.
• Complete pre-arrival checklist including trainings and forms.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe and supportive environment for campers.
• Organize and supervise group activities and mentor campers.
• Participate positively in camp activities including dining.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Childcare

Education

Minimum 16 years of age

CILT experience preferred

Job description

Camp Counselor-Returning-Summer 2025 Resident-Camp Sea Gull

General Information

Job Title: Camp Counselor-Returning-Summer 2025 Resident-Camp Sea Gull

Location: 218 Sea Gull Landing, Arapahoe, NC, 28510

Employee Type: Unit | Seasonal

Job Category: Overnight Camps

Description

This application is for people that previously worked at Camp Sea Gull as a paid staff member.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Leadership development opportunity in a residential camp setting that provides a quality experience to campers and participants focused on the YMCA core values: caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.

Different types of roles at Camp:

• Cabin counselors teach skills to campers, supervise and facilitate on their assigned activity, and are responsible for giving campers a great experience on the program. Activities include Aquatics, Sailing, Powerboating, Creative Arts, Paddle Sports, Athletics, Tennis, Golf, Target Sports, and Climbing Wall/Tower. Activities are assigned based on skill and certifications.
• Nannies take care of the children of Directors and nurses who are 6 years old and under.
• Operations Team members manage the logistics of the Dining Hall and the Camp Store.
• The Admin Leadership Team manages activities or groups of campers and gives leadership to staff.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Attend Staff Training (June 1-7) to clearly understand and learn functions of the job.
• Provide an environment of physical, mental, and spiritual safety for all campers and participants.
• Reside in overnight cabins to ensure camper privacy, safety, and security, and to serve as role model for the campers in your assigned cabin. Understand the daily schedule and cabin routine.
• Mentor and model responsible behavior.
• Enhance teamwork and character development among campers.
• Organize and supervise group activities as needed.
• Assist campers with goal setting and celebrate achievements.
• Plan and deliver nightly devotions and "goodnights".
• Monitor health and well-being of campers and oneself.
• Positively participate and serve around Camp, which includes occasionally serving in the Dining Hall.

BASIC EXPECTATIONS:

• Serve as a positive role model, accept responsibility, and take initiative.
• Display core values in daily interactions.
• Demonstrate flexibility and a can-do attitude.
• Persevere through tough situations.
• Make safety and privacy a Camp priority and pay attention to details.
• Exhibit strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Be dependable, consistent, and able to work with different types of people.
• Have a genuine interest in children and be able to care for them.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum 16 years of age at time of application, CILT (Camper in Leadership Training) experience preferred, 1-2 years of experience working with children.
• Must complete pre-arrival checklist, which includes virtual trainings, forms, direct deposit, etc.
• Priority will be given to applicants who are available to work the entire summer.
• Sex at birth must match the sex of camp cabin occupants.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds, walk at least a mile without assistance, deal with conflict in a positive way, and work in high-stress situations.
• Cabin counselors live in open-aired cabins with 10-13 campers and 1-2 co-counselors for the two-week or four-week sessions.
• Cabin counselors cannot use their cell phones around campers and are asked to use them only before campers wake up, after they go to bed, or during time-off.