Junior Camp Counselor – Youth Leadership Role

Metro YMCAs; Blairstown (NJ); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Metro YMCAs seeks a Junior Camp Counselor to assist counselors in supervising campers and guiding activities at our camp in Blairstown, NJ. The role focuses on helping children adjust to camp rules, offering friendship and positive redirection, and supporting the Camp Director and staff in all camp operations.

The position emphasizes safety, building positive relationships with families, and delivering engaging camp activities while modeling YMCA values of Caring, Honesty, Respect and

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of youth development principles.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate with all levels including staff, parents and staff.
• Knowledge and expertise in horse care and riding as applicable.
• Knowledge of low and high ropes courses, teambuilding and climbing as applicable.
• Ability to be creative, energetic and flexible with high energy.
• Ability to relate to children and develop professional, positive relationships with youth.
• 1-3 years’ experience leading and supervising group activities.
• Ability to work as part of a team, as a role model and identify potential risk factors and take measures to reduce them.
• First Aid, CPR and AED certification may be required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise campers in dining halls and cabins.
• Assist Campers staying focused and engaged in activities.
• Learn Camper’s names and greet campers respectfully.
• Maintain a positive, safe learning environment and model YMCA values.

Skills

Youth development

Interpersonal skills

Team leadership

First Aid CPR AED

Risk assessment

Job description

Metro YMCAs seeks a Junior Camp Counselor to assist counselors in supervising campers and guiding activities at our camp in Blairstown, NJ. The role focuses on helping children adjust to camp rules, offering friendship and positive redirection, and supporting the Camp Director and staff in all camp operations.

The position emphasizes safety, building positive relationships with families, and delivering engaging camp activities while modeling YMCA values of Caring, Honesty, Respect and