Great opportunity to work at the gorgeous YMCA Camp DeBoer on Lake of the Woods. Hiring seasonal positions: summer resident camps cabin counselors. Thanks for reviewing our open positions (also kitchen manager and kitchen assistant/housekeeping). Please apply online at https://ashlandymca.org/careers/ Hope to see you up at Y Camp!
Job Title: YCDB Cabin Counselor
Seasonal: 7/8/24-8/2/24
Compensation: $475-$525/week based on experience
Department: Overnight Camp
Reports To: Camp Program Director
POSITION SUMMARY:
YMCA Camp DeBoer is a camp and conference center on beautiful Lake of the Woods, in Southern Oregon! We are looking for seasonal camp staff to join our team for an exciting summer where you can have a real positive impact on kids while building camp memories of friendship and fun.
Camp Counselors live and work in a camper cabin, with a co-counselor, to provide constructive, responsible leadership and guidance for a cabin group of 12-14 children ages 6-13. Counselors are the primary caregivers for each camper. The Counselor is responsible for guiding campers in their personal growth and daily living skills.
Camp counselors will be in charge of leading the cabin during the week while campers participate in programs and activities. Cabin counselors accompany camper groups to activities and assist with supervision and leadership during all camp programs and meals. Additionally, camp counselors will also assist with running camp programs and activities. Counselors will manage safety, equipment storage and cleaning, and be the primary leaders of camp programs throughout the week, such as: archery, arts & crafts, sports court and games, group games, and various waterfront activities.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Assist in the direction, supervision, and organization of campers in their living unit, within activities and throughout the camp in order to meet the intended camper outcomes.
Apply basic youth development principles in working with campers through communication, relationship development, respect for diversity, involvement and empowerment of youth.
Assure campers are properly supervised at all times.
Be aware of and implement safety guidelines.
Other duties as assigned.
2. Lead and participate in the development and implementation of program activities for campers within the mission and outcomes.
Responsible for leading and assisting with the leading of activities.
Actively participate in all program areas as assigned.
Provide for the progression of activities within the framework of individual and group interests and abilities.
Lead program areas such as waterfront, nature, all camp activities, arts and crafts, sports, archery, and others as directed.
Responsible for program equipment cleanliness and organization.
3. Maintain high standards of health and safety in all activities for campers and staff.
Provide the daily care of each camper within your supervision including recognition of personal health needs.
Ensure that campers receive their medications as directed by health care manager.
Be alert to campers and staff needs and assist them with personal and/or health problems, and discuss with camp health manager and/or resident camp director when appropriate.
Be alert to equipment and facilities to ensure utilization, proper care, and maintenance is adhered to; report repairs needed promptly to camp director.
Oversee cleanliness of cabins and program areas.
4. Be a role model to campers and staff in your attitude and behavior.
Follow and uphold all safety and security rules and procedures.
Set a good example to campers and others in regard to general camp procedures and practices including sanitation, schedule, and sportsmanship.
QUALIFICATIONS
Ability to make independent decisions that adhere to the purpose, mission, and goals of the YMCA.
High school diploma preferred.
Six months or more of camp or related experience preferred.
Positive attitude and previous experience with children and diverse populations.
Knowledge and skills in program activities and related equipment set-up, and the ability to instruct participants in age appropriate techniques.
Ability to think on the fly and regularly come up with original ideas, games, songs, skits, activities, etc.
Preferred: Knowledge and skills in camper and peer leadership, group and interpersonal dynamics, child behavior and typical camp activities.
CPR/ AED certifications and Child Abuse prevention training prior to start of staff training.
Lifeguard certification strongly preferred. Ability to get certified after hire if interested.
Must successfully pass background check.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands, and reach with hands and arms.
Occasionally required to sit, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
Must frequently lift or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift or move a higher amount.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Must participate in programming outdoors.
