Camp Activity Leader/Counselor

YMCA • Cascade, ID

34d • Onsite

About The Position

At the Y, we believe children discover themselves through interactions with others and having the freedom to explore. YMCA Camp at Horsethief Reservoir immerses children in a community where making friends is natural, exploring new interests is encouraged, and discovering inner strength is guaranteed. YMCA Camp teaches self-reliance, instills a love for nature and the outdoors, and builds character and leadership amidst the fun of campfires, canoeing, archery, friends, zip-lining, paddleboarding, mentorships, ropes course, and so much more. YMCA Camp at Horsethief Reservoir is positively the best way to change a child's life. Our YMCA Camp Horsethief Reservoir is ACA-Accredited. This means that the American Camping Association, the only national accrediting body for camps of all types, has ensured that the YMCA Camp at Horsethief Reservoir meets the accreditation standards for health, safety and risk management. ACA accreditation provides public evidence of a camp's commitment to the well-being of campers and staff. The Camp Activity Lead/Counselor is responsible for assisting with the planning, leading and implementing program experiences for camp participants in a group setting. They will also be responsible for safety and development, growth and skill achievement of the participants in his/her group.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Ability to live on site with campers during scheduled program times.
• Must be able to engage others in conversations and make all people feel welcome.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred High school graduate or equivalent; one year or more of college preferred.
• Previous experience working with children preferably in a camp setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop intentional relationships with parents and campers that result in campers having fun and making new friends.
• Create an environment that fosters safety through the education of campers using the Y voice attributes and by role modeling safe behavior.
• Implement the established curriculum that achieves the five Cause Measurements goals.
• Effectively communicate with campers, parents, volunteers and leadership using the Y voice attributes and providing feedback when necessary.
• Resolve camper and parent concerns and issues. Follow appropriate incident response procedures.
• Monitor and ensure safety of participants, staff and volunteers in assigned program areas.
• Organize, supervise and facilitate youth in a variety of program activities that are culturally relevant, developmentally appropriate in outdoor and indoor programing, in a variety of weather conditions.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees