Lead Camp Counselor: Outdoor Summer Leadership (Live-On)

Treasure Valley Family YMCA; Cascade (ID); On-site; USD 18,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Treasure Valley Family YMCA's Horsethief Reservoir camp in Cascade, Idaho, seeks a Lead Camp Counselor for Summer 2027 to guide campers and fellow staff through engaging outdoor activities. The role includes leading program experiences, living on-site, and ensuring safety and inclusivity for all participants.

You will oversee a small-group setting, mentor fellow counselors, and create meaningful summer experiences for youth from May 17 to July 31, 2027, with opportunities to develop leadership

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Experience working with youth.
• Ability to live on site during scheduled program times.
• Wilderness First Responder Certificate preferred.
• Must be able to engage others and make all people feel welcome.
• Ability to respond calmly and quickly to safety and emergency situations.

Responsibilities

• Develop intentional relationships with parents and campers that result in campers having fun and making new friends.
• Create an environment that fosters safety through the education of campers using the Y voice attributes and by role modeling safe behavior.
• Implement the established curriculum that achieves the five Cause Measurements goals.
• Effectively communicate with campers, parents, and leadership using the Y voice attributes and providing feedback when necessary.
• Resolve camper and parent concerns and issues. Follow appropriate incident response procedures.
• Monitor and ensure safety of participants, staff and volunteers in cabin group and assigned program areas.
• Keep equipment and storage areas clean and organized at all times in addition to educating and holding campers responsible for maintaining equipment in use.
• Promote inclusiveness and community amongst participants and other staff members.

Skills

Experience working with youth

Engage others

Emergency responsiveness

Strong communication

Education

Wilderness First Responder Certificate

Job description

Treasure Valley Family YMCA's Horsethief Reservoir camp in Cascade, Idaho, seeks a Lead Camp Counselor for Summer 2027 to guide campers and fellow staff through engaging outdoor activities. The role includes leading program experiences, living on-site, and ensuring safety and inclusivity for all participants.

You will oversee a small-group setting, mentor fellow counselors, and create meaningful summer experiences for youth from May 17 to July 31, 2027, with opportunities to develop leadership