Overnight Camp Counselor

YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties; Sunshine Beach (WA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Room and board

Free Saturdays

Paid sick leave

Job summary

YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties' Camp Seymour in Gig Harbor, WA seeks an Overnight Camp Counselor for a seasonal, residential role from June 13, 2027 to August 20, 2027. You will live in a cabin with a co-leader, guiding 10-12 campers aged 7-13 and leading 1-2 skills classes.

Responsibilities include creating a positive, safe camp environment, leading activities, ensuring camper welfare, resolving conflicts, and communicating with leadership staff. Room and board are provided.

Qualifications

• Commitment to diversity and inclusive environment.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Related experience with children preferred.
• Experience in leadership with campers is a plus.
• Ability to handle high-activity environments and problem-solve.
• Willingness to complete required training and background checks.

Responsibilities

• Promote a positive, inclusive environment for campers.
• Organize and lead activities both inside and outside the cabin.
• Ensure camper safety and whereabouts at all times.
• Resolve conflicts using camp values and procedures.
• Maintain open communication with co-leaders and leadership staff.
• Facilitate cabin overnights and supervise camper needs.

Skills

Diversity and inclusion

18+ years old

Experience with children

Camper leadership

High activity regulation

Instruct skills classes

Background checks

Sick leave awareness

Job description

Wage:$450 to $480 per week (Compensation is determined based on relevant experience, skills, and qualifications, with most new hires starting between the minimum and midpoint of the posted wage range)

Dates of Employment:June 13th, 2027 to August 20th, 2027

Location:YMCA Camp Seymour, Gig Harbor, WA

Would you like to change lives by providing an amazing experience for every camper?

At Camp Seymour, you get to teach kids self-reliance, a love for nature and the outdoors, and the development of attitudes and practices that build character and leadership – all amidst the fun of campfires, canoeing, archery, talent shows, and meaningful relationships.

If hired as anOvernight Camp Counselor, you will live and work at Camp in a cabin/yurt. Along with a co-leader, you will provide constructive, responsible leadership and guidance for a cabin group of 10-12 children ages 7-13. You will develop camper character and values; foster cabin community, encourage group leadership, and develop stewardship. You will also instruct 1-2 skills classes ("Camptivities").

*This is a Residential position that includes room and board. *

Key Responsibilities:

• Promote a positive, inclusive environment that fosters fun, safety and meaningful experiences for all campers.
• Organize and lead a variety of small and large group activities inside and outside of the cabin, participating 100% with activities
• Know, enforce, and follow all safety guidelines associated with the camp and all program areas. This includes but is not limited to being responsible for your campers’ safety and their whereabouts at all times.
• Recognize individual and group situations and effectively resolve conflicts based on camp values and procedures.
• Maintain open communication and proactively work to build strong relationships with Co-leaders & Leadership staff.
• Facilitate cabin overnights – ensure campers’ supervision and comfort, sanitation, programming, report any safety concerns immediately (intruders, bees)

Qualifications:

• A commitment to valuing and promoting diversity, equity, and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment where everyone feels they can belong.
• Minimum 18 years of age.
• Six months or more of related experience preferred.
• Preferred: Experience in child Leadership and/or related activities experience.
• Positive attitude and previous experience with children and diverse populations.
• Frequently involved in loud activity spaces, must be able to regulate and problem-solve in high activity environments.
• Knowledge and skills in program activities and related equipment set-up, and the ability to instruct participants in age-appropriate techniques.
• Preferred: Knowledge and skills in camper and peer leadership, group and interpersonal dynamics, child behavior and typical camp activities.
• Able and willing to complete online Child Abuse Prevention training on first day, and other online and in-person training as required.
• Must be able to pass Background and Reference checks (in accordance with the WA State Fair Chance Act).
• Free Saturdays
• Ability to apply as an internal candidate to a year-round, Full or Part-Time position
• Build lasting connections and employment experience
• AccruePaid Sick Leave at 1.23 hours for every 40 hours worked

Please note that employment with the YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties is contingent upon successfully completing post-offer requirements, which may include age verification, reference checks, and state and national background checks. All inquiries and checks are conducted only after a conditional offer of employment is made.

The YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties is committed to diversity and inclusion throughout our organization and is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Women/Minority/Veteran/Disabled

Location(s)

9725 Cramer Rd NW KPN, Gig Harbor , Washington 98329 , United States

This Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Information on race, gender and national origin will only be used for statistical and recordkeeping purposes, and will not be used in making any employment decisions. All information provided will be kept separate from your expression of interest. Providing this information is strictly voluntary, and you will not be subjected to any adverse action or treatment if you choose not to provide this information. If you do not choose to answer these questions, we ask that you select "Decline to Identify" for each question. Thank you for your voluntary cooperation.

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