Summer Camp Cabin Leader & Activities Mentor

YMCA of the USA; United States; On-site; USD 14,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

YMCA of the USA is seeking a Summer Camp Counselor to live in a cabin with campers, helping ensure their safety, well-being, happiness and growth under the Sr. Counselor's leadership.

You will facilitate at least two activity areas each day, attend staff meetings, help campers design daily schedules, assist with writing home, and support camp-wide activities and evening programs to foster a positive camp experience.

Qualifications

• Belief in YMCA mission and strong moral character.
• Teamwork and enthusiasm for service to others.
• Experience with children in camping or related youth work.
• Must be CPR/First Aid certified and 18 years or older.

Responsibilities

• Live with campers and assist with safety, health and happiness in your cabin.
• Attend all staff meetings.
• Help campers design their daily activity schedules during sign-up.
• Assist campers with writing home.
• Work five daily activities plus cabin and evening programs.
• Lead camp-wide morning watches with Sr. Counselor (song, devotion, pledge).
• Assist with check-in/out traffic and luggage.
• Help campers pack and claim items to avoid loss.
• Ensure a staff member 19+ is always within earshot or eyesight.

Skills

Teamwork

Youth work

CPR/First Aid

Age 18+

Education

High school diploma

Job description

YMCA of the USA is seeking a Summer Camp Counselor to live in a cabin with campers, helping ensure their safety, well-being, happiness and growth under the Sr. Counselor's leadership.

You will facilitate at least two activity areas each day, attend staff meetings, help campers design daily schedules, assist with writing home, and support camp-wide activities and evening programs to foster a positive camp experience.