Cabin Counselor

YMCA of Orange County•Wrightwood, CA

15h•$18 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

The YMCA of Orange County is a leading non-profit organization dedicated to strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. We are actively seeking highly engaged, flexible, and service-oriented individuals for seasonal Cabin Counselor positions. In this position, you will be responsible for youth supervision and the coordination of activities at camp. This role is a profound opportunity to directly impact the lives of the communities we serve by fostering genuine connections, practicing exceptional hospitality, and creating a safe, positive, and enriching environment where every interaction is meaningful. During each camp session, the Cabin Counselor is assigned and responsible for a small group of campers, allowing interaction and rapport development with individual cabin campers. Living in the cabin with your group of campers for the entire camp session is required. Location: YMCA Camp E.L.K. in Wrightwood, CA Work Schedule: Seasonal position. Looking for staff who are available to work June 20th through July 25th. Must be available full length of camp. Purpose and Impact: Build Cabin Belonging: Live in cabin as a steady role model and support system. Guide campers through meals, cabin clean up, hygiene, rest hour, and transitions so they feel known, included, and ready for each day. Cultivate a Safe & Supportive Environment: Maintain safe cabins and activity spaces by identifying hazards, setting boundaries, and upholding YMCA standards. Support campers’ well being through proactive supervision, healthy routines, and timely reporting of accidents, illnesses, or concerns. Model Leadership: Demonstrate honesty, respect, responsibility, and professionalism in all interactions. Uphold camp expectations through dependable teamwork, strong communication, and consistent support for campers and staff throughout each day. Inspire Growth: Facilitate purposeful activities and curriculum that spark growth, teamwork. Offer consistent encouragement, positive reinforcement, and behavior guidance so each camper gains confidence and leaves with memorable progress.

Requirements

Minimum Age: 18+ years.
Completion of camp training session required.
Experience working with youth preferred.
Excellent leadership and communication skills.
Ability to aid in facilitating an empowering organized program through teaching, encouragement, and support.
First Aid and CPR Certification (will be able to obtain during summer camp staff training).

Responsibilities

Build Cabin Belonging: Live in cabin as a steady role model and support system.
Guide campers through meals, cabin clean up, hygiene, rest hour, and transitions so they feel known, included, and ready for each day.
Cultivate a Safe & Supportive Environment: Maintain safe cabins and activity spaces by identifying hazards, setting boundaries, and upholding YMCA standards.
Support campers’ well being through proactive supervision, healthy routines, and timely reporting of accidents, illnesses, or concerns.
Model Leadership: Demonstrate honesty, respect, responsibility, and professionalism in all interactions.
Uphold camp expectations through dependable teamwork, strong communication, and consistent support for campers and staff throughout each day.
Inspire Growth: Facilitate purposeful activities and curriculum that spark growth, teamwork.
Offer consistent encouragement, positive reinforcement, and behavior guidance so each camper gains confidence and leaves with memorable progress.