Camp Lead Counselor: Inspire Youth & Lead a Team

YMCA of Metropolitan Atlanta; Covington (GA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

The YMCA of Metropolitan Atlanta is seeking a Lead Counselor to support camp programs at the Covington Family YMCA. Lead activities, supervise counselors, and promote YMCA values while ensuring safe, engaging experiences for children.

You will work under the Youth Development Director to guide groups, manage transitions, and document incidents, helping campers grow physically, mentally, and socially while having fun.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Experience working with children in a structured setting.
• First Aid/CPR certifications; other required certifications.
• Exemplify YMCA ideals and leadership qualities.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to multitask, work independently, problem solve and manage time.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing activities to provide guidance, leadership, education, and engagement for children served by camp.
• Assist in planning and implementation of programs and safety protocol promoting YMCA values: caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.
• Teach the basic skills of various programs to campers in a safe and respectful manner.
• Report to the Youth Development Director or Camp Site Lead about any difficult or unusual situations.
• Share problems with the Youth Development Director or Camp Site Lead so they can be solved.
• Facilitating proper group behavior.
• Stay updated on current issues regarding camp programs.
• Promote, monitor, evaluate and ensure that all camp programs run smoothly with a high level of service to participants.
• Maintain branch and association certifications in Metro Atlanta YMCA New Staff Orientation and Branch Emergency procedures, Keeping Kids Safe and any other required certifications and/or training required by the YMCA of Metro Atlanta.
• Maintain and report incident/accident paperwork.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Written communication

Verbal communication

Customer service

Time management

Problem solving

Leadership

Multitasking

Education

High School Diploma in progress or GED

Job description

The YMCA of Metropolitan Atlanta is seeking a Lead Counselor to support camp programs at the Covington Family YMCA. Lead activities, supervise counselors, and promote YMCA values while ensuring safe, engaging experiences for children.

You will work under the Youth Development Director to guide groups, manage transitions, and document incidents, helping campers grow physically, mentally, and socially while having fun.