Conference and Retreat Program Counselor: Camp Thunderbird

GOEBEL FIXTURE COMPANY; Lake Wylie (SC); On-site; USD 14,000 - 15,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free YMCA Membership

Job summary

YMCA Camp and Conference Center is seeking a Conference and Retreat Program Counselor for our Lake Wylie camp. The role focuses on safety, programming, and participant engagement under the direction of the Conference and Retreat Director.

Responsibilities include creating a safe environment, guiding campers in activities, and serving as a positive role model. Training and equipment use are integral to daily duties at this site.

Qualifications

• Mature individual with good moral character and integrity.
• Clear communication with children, adults, co-workers and supervisors.
• Leadership experience with youth groups, school, church or community.
• Strong decision making skills and initiative.
• Safety certifications and trainings in accordance with required standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe environment for all participants and staff.
• Guide and direct participants in a variety of camp activities.
• Be a positive role model and influence for participants.
• Take part in all trainings to develop proficiencies required for performing job responsibilities.
• Cooperate in maintaining the grounds, and ensure facility equipment is used properly and returned in good condition.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership experience

Decision making

Safety training

Job description

• Location 1 Thunderbird Lane,Lake Wylie, SC, 29710,United States
• Base Pay $10.00 - $11.99 / Hour
• Other Compensation Free Y Membership!
• Job Category Camp, Part Time
• Employee Type Non-Exempt PT

Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the Conference and Retreat Director, and consistent with the Christian Mission of the YMCA, the Conference and Retreat Program Counselor is responsible for safety, supervision, programming and involvement with program participants at the designated YMCA Camp and Conference Center.

• Provide a safe environment for all participants and staff
• Guide and direct participants in a variety of camp activities
• Be a positive role model and influence for participants
• Take part in all trainings to develop proficiencies required for performing job responsibilities
• Cooperate in maintaining the grounds, and see that facility equipment is used properly, and returned in good condition

Requirements:

• Mature individual with good moral character and integrity.
• Clear communication skills with children, adults, co- workers and supervisors.
• Leadership experience with youth groups, school, church or community.
• Skill and ability in specific program responsibility.
• Strong decision making skills and initiative.
• Safety certifications and all trainings and certifications in accordance with the Quality Standards within required timeframe.

Physical Requirements

• Lifting (50lbs)
• Pulling
• Carrying (50lbs)
• Hearing

EFFECT ON END RESULT:

Through effective instruction and facilitation, the Conference and Retreat Counselor will be able to assure the goals of visiting groups are met.