Job Details

COMPENSATION:

$320 - $400 / Weekly

POSITION DURATION:

May 17, 2025 - August 1, 2025

POSITION SUMMARY:

Camp Counselors are the heart and soul of mentorship, caregiving, and supervision of campers while at Camp Erdman. Responsibilities include looking after the safety and well-being of up to 14 kids, ensuring camper safety, and running activities throughout the week. This position requires leading a variety of activities as set out in the Camp Erdman program schedule. The Camp Counselor will serve as a friend, mentor, and role model for all campers. This job requires constant 24-hour supervision of campers from Sunday afternoon check-in through Friday afternoon check-out. The Camp Counselor must have a thorough understanding of the YMCA's mission and goals, and a desire to work with children aged 5 to 17. Leadership skills, enthusiasm, patience, a sense of humor, and self-control are essential. The ability to provide fun and innovative programs in areas such as arts & crafts, aquatics, sports, team building, hiking, and self-directed activities is required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Child Development:

• Be a role model and develop positive relationships with youth.
• Provide children with opportunities to make new friends and learn new activities.
• Be concerned with camper development and growth.
• Be aware of health and safety concerns.
• Recognize and respond to opportunities for the group so that each individual experiences success.
• Ensure that each camper is included in the group.
• Ensure that Camp Erdman provides a positive and memorable experience.
• Ensure that children are always supervised.
• Attend staff trainings and meetings.

Programming:

• Provide innovative and fun programming for your group of campers, including leading skill tracks and supporting program staff during cabin times.
• Operate your program within the Camp Erdman schedule.
• Use good judgment when leading activities.
• Foster a sense of ownership in programs and facilities.
• Other duties as required that pertain to the operation of a summer camp.
• Lead a group of children on an overnight tent camping experience.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Preferred Qualifications:
• Prior summer camp experience preferred.
• Prior experience leading peers preferred.
• Lifeguard Certification preferred.
• Ropes Certification preferred.
• Bus Driver Certification is a bonus.
• Must be a high school graduate.
• Experience working with children.
• CPR/AED and First Aid required.
• TB test required.
• Ability to be physically active all day.