On-Site Camp Adventure Counselor (Summer)

Treasure Valley Family YMCA; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 14,000 - 16,000; Part time

Job summary

Treasure Valley Family YMCA is seeking a Camp Adventure Counselor for the 2027 summer season at the Horsethief Reservoir camp. You will lead youth through outdoor activities, ensure camper safety, and foster learning in a supportive, fun environment.

Responsibilities include building relationships with campers and parents, delivering the curriculum, and maintaining safety in a primitive outdoor setting. Housing on-site at Cascade is required during program times.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Experience working with youth.
• Ability to live on site during scheduled program times.
• Must be able to engage others in conversations and make all people feel welcome.
• Ability to respond calmly and quickly to safety and emergency situations.
• Must have good interpersonal and communications skills and be sensitive, adaptable, professional, and articulate when dealing with others.

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 a primitive outdoor camp setting.
• Provide leadership through role modeling youth in a variety of outdoor living skills, under all weather conditions.
• Keep equipment and storage areas clean and always organized in addition to educating and holding campers responsible for maintaining equipment in use.

Skills

Experience with youth

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Safety and emergency response

Engage others and be welcoming

Job description

Treasure Valley Family YMCA is seeking a Camp Adventure Counselor for the 2027 summer season at the Horsethief Reservoir camp. You will lead youth through outdoor activities, ensure camper safety, and foster learning in a supportive, fun environment.

Responsibilities include building relationships with campers and parents, delivering the curriculum, and maintaining safety in a primitive outdoor setting. Housing on-site at Cascade is required during program times.