Senior Camp Counselor & Cabin Leader

YMCA of the Cedar Rapids Metro Area; Alabama; On-site; USD 14,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

The YMCA is seeking a Sr. Counselor for Camp Cosby in Alpine, Alabama, a part-time summer position. You will live with campers in a cabin, oversee safety, well-being, and development, and help design daily schedules with Jr. Counselors and Counselors.

Responsibilities include leading activities, supervising staff, maintaining camper records, and fostering a caring, spiritually supportive environment. Must be 19+, CPR/First Aid certified, and have camping/youth experience.

Qualifications

• Belief in the YMCA mission and high moral standards.
• An attitude of teamwork and enthusiasm of service to others.
• Prior experience with children in camping or related youth work.
• Must be 19 years of age or older.
• Must be able to obtain CPR/First Aid certifications.

Responsibilities

• Live with campers and assist in the safety, health, welfare and happiness of each camper in your cabin.
• Attend staff meetings.
• Assist campers in designing their daily schedule during activity sign-up.
• Assist campers with writing home.
• Work 5 daily activities along with cabin activities and supervise Jr. Counselors and Counselors.
• Ensure activity equipment is cared for and reported if replacement is needed.
• Know camper head counts and never leave a group unsupervised.
• Adhere to schedules and planned activities of the camp.
• Support camp leaders and work with Head Counselors and Directors to assure a safe program.
• Manage camper behavior and disciplinary needs.
• Notify Head Counselor of incidents and discipline problems.
• Lead Morning Watch with devotion and pledge and assist Junior staff.
• Greet parents during check-in/check-out and plan cabin activities for downtime.
• Ensure camper items are claimed to the right owner and minimize lost and found.
• Create an environment that cares for campers socially, emotionally, physically, mentally and spiritually.
• Ensure a staff member 19+ is always within earshot or eyesight of campers.

Skills

Prior experience with children

Teamwork

Enthusiasm for service to others

CPR/First Aid certification

Job description

The YMCA is seeking a Sr. Counselor for Camp Cosby in Alpine, Alabama, a part-time summer position. You will live with campers in a cabin, oversee safety, well-being, and development, and help design daily schedules with Jr. Counselors and Counselors.

Responsibilities include leading activities, supervising staff, maintaining camper records, and fostering a caring, spiritually supportive environment. Must be 19+, CPR/First Aid certified, and have camping/youth experience.