• Support the direction, supervision, and organization of campers within cabins, activities, and all camp settings to achieve intended camper outcomes.
• Apply social-emotional learning and youth development principles through clear communication, relationship building, respect for diversity, and youth empowerment.
• Ensure campers are appropriately supervised at all times, including during activities and overnight in cabin settings.
• Follow, enforce, and model all camp safety guidelines, emergency procedures, and supervision protocols.
• Participate in planning, leading, and supporting camp activities aligned with program goals, camper interests, and individual abilities.
• Actively engage in assigned program areas, which may include waterfront, nature, challenge course, archery, horses, arts and crafts, and other camp activities.
• Maintain high standards for camper physical, emotional, and mental health, providing day- and nighttime care and responding appropriately to first aid and emergency situations.
• Monitor camper behavior, apply approved behavior-management techniques, and enforce safety rules in alignment with camp training and proactive response practices.
• Ensure campers receive medications as directed by the Health Office and communicate camper needs or concerns with camp leadership as appropriate.
• Assist with documentation, including program records, incident reports, and verbal or written evaluations as requested.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe program spaces, report maintenance needs promptly, and model appropriate care of equipment and facilities.
• Serve as a positive role model by upholding YMCA policies, security procedures, general camp practices, and the YMCA core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, Responsibility, and Equity.
• Participate enthusiastically in all camp activities and leadership responsibilities as assigned.
  
  

Required

• Must be at least 17 years of age.
• Adult and Pediatric First Aid and CPR/AED certification (provided by the YMCA or another recognized certifying organization).
• Lifeguard certification may be required for some Counselor positions and can be obtained after hire; accepted certifications include American Red Cross, YMCA, StarGuard, and Boy Scouts of America.
• Coursework, training, or experience in camp settings, youth programs, recreation, working with children, or a related field.
• Ability to plan, organize, lead, and implement program activities for all age groups.
• Strong ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and complete tasks with minimal supervision.
• Effective organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to lead and participate in a variety of camp activities, including hiking, canoeing, swimming, team-building initiatives, campfires, physical games, and similar activities.
• Capability to lift and carry loads up to 50 pounds and safely navigate hilly, uneven terrain.
• Work in outdoor environments that may include dirt, dust, and varying ground conditions.
• Use and operate camp equipment as needed, including fire protection equipment, washers and dryers, dishwashers, and specialty program tools.
• Perform physical tasks in support of camp programs, including reaching overhead, crouching, kneeling, shoveling, twisting, and working in narrow or confined spaces at ground, overhead, or underground levels.
• Visual and auditory ability to identify and respond to environmental and safety hazards.
• Physical ability to assist and support children when necessary for safety during camp activities (children weighing approximately 30–200 pounds).
• Work outdoors in varying weather conditions with regular exposure to sun, heat, and animals such as insects, snakes, horses, and farm animals.
  

6.  Additional Notes: 

This job description represents the major functions of the position but is not intended to be all-inclusive. The incumbent is also responsible for taking direction from the Program Director or their representatives in completing projects or performing duties deemed necessary for the Camp or Association success.