Residential Summer Camp Leader: Housing & Meals Included

YMCA of the Cedar Rapids Metro Area; Boomer (NC); On-site; USD 12,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Meals provided

Free YMCA membership

Job summary

The YMCA of Greater Charlotte is seeking a Summer Resident Camp Counselor to provide direct leadership and supervision for campers in a residential setting. You will lead cabin life, facilitate activities, and model YMCA values to ensure a safe, fun, and growth-oriented experience.

Responsibilities include guiding daily activities, supervising staff, maintaining safety, and fostering a respectful camp culture.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in youth groups, schools, churches, or community organizations.
• Ability to work effectively with children of varying backgrounds, needs, and abilities.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to relate effectively with campers, peers, and supervisors.
• Demonstrated ability to act with sound judgment and prioritize camper safety and well-being.
• Enthusiasm for outdoor living and appreciation of the natural environment.
• Ability to teach or lead one or more camp program activities (sports, arts, nature, etc.).
• Commitment to YMCA mission, values, and the camp’s purpose.
• Flexible, positive, and collaborative approach to teamwork in a residential setting.

Responsibilities

• Live in a cabin with 8–18 campers, serving as counselor, role model, and leader.
• Guide campers in daily activities, camp routines, and community living, ensuring safety, inclusion, and engagement.
• Provide leadership in camp programs by teaching or assisting with assigned activity areas.
• Participate actively in staff training, staff meetings, and ongoing professional development.
• Supervise, mentor, and support Counselors-in-Training (CITs) or Leaders-in-Training (LITs) assigned to the cabin.
• Maintain positive relationships with campers’ parents/guardians and provide appropriate communication when needed.
• Promote respect for personal property, camp facilities, and natural resources.
• Uphold and enforce camp safety, health, and behavior expectations consistently.
• Assist with camp-wide programs, special events, and divisional activities as assigned.
• Complete required reports, documentation, and administrative tasks on time
• Performs other duties and tasks as assigned by leadership

Skills

Leadership experience

Communication skills

Outdoor enthusiasm

Teamwork

Job description

The YMCA of Greater Charlotte is seeking a Summer Resident Camp Counselor to provide direct leadership and supervision for campers in a residential setting. You will lead cabin life, facilitate activities, and model YMCA values to ensure a safe, fun, and growth-oriented experience.

Responsibilities include guiding daily activities, supervising staff, maintaining safety, and fostering a respectful camp culture.