Overnight Lead Camp Counselor

YMCA of Central Texas; Cedar Park (TX); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits at a vibrant summer camp, where positive role models are needed to lead and inspire youth! As an Overnight Camp Group Lead, you will facilitate engaging programming, provide supervision, and create a supportive environment for campers. With a focus on teamwork and communication, you'll guide co-counselors and ensure a memorable experience for all participants. This role requires enthusiasm, creativity, and a passion for working with children. Join a mission-driven organization that values strong communities and personal growth, and make a lasting impact this summer!

Benefits

Room and Board Included

Summer Camp Experience

Leadership Development

Community Engagement

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old and have childcare or camp experience.
• Ability to pass a background check and drug test is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead cabin groups and supervise campers during camp activities.
• Provide guidance for camper behavioral challenges and foster positive relationships.

Skills

Childcare experience

Camp experience

Teamwork

Communication

Leadership

Creativity

Compassion

Confidence

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

YMCA Camp Twin Lakes is looking for positive role models to join our team as Overnight Camp Group Leads for Summer 2025.

Our Overnight Camp Group Leads facilitate student programming, provide support, supervision, and encouragement to our campers, and impact lives in powerful ways! In addition, these group leaders will act as the lead for a bunk, assist in day-to-day operations and provide leadership and guidance to their co-counselors. Ideal candidates will be outgoing, energetic, and passionate about working with youth. YMCA Camp Twin Lakes is located 20 miles from downtown Austin.

Overnight Camp Counselors will live and work at camp from late May through early August.

Essential Functions:

• Lead cabin groups and provide supervision of campers through various camp activities
• Foster positive and appropriate relationships between campers; encourage active participation from all camp participants
• Provide guidance and support for any camper behavioral or group dynamic challenges within the cabins and during camp programs
• Exhibit teamwork and good communication with co-counselors and other camp staff
• Participate in daily camp operations, activities, supervision and procedures as needed
• Act as the lead for a bunk or cabin group
• Assist in day-to-day operations and oversight
• Provide leadership and guidance to co-counselors
• Will reside on camp property and provide overnight supervision in cabins for the duration of summer camp programs
• Will be required to work at least one full weekend camp program

Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years old
• Childcare or Camp experience desired
• Able to pass a background check and drug test
• Buckets of enthusiasm
• Creative! Compassionate! Confident!

Job Type: Seasonal

Salary: $560-600

Room and Board Included

About Us: We are a not-for-profit services Association focusing on mission driven initiatives, with a vision of building strong kids, strong families and strong communities throughout 7 Texas Counties. Our organization is home to the largest school age child care provider in Williamson County as well as health and fitness programs that improve the quality of life for over 45,000 members ranging from preschool through senior citizen.

The YMCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free workplace. Thank you for your interest in the YMCA of Central Texas!