Camp Glacier Hollow - Camp Counselor

Stevens Point Area YMCA • Stevens Point, WI

47d • $435

About The Position

Overnight and Day Camp Counselors are the primary care providers and mentors for our campers. Counselors are responsible for individualized camper care, carrying out overall camp program operations, teaching traditional camp and environmental education activities, maintaining program equipment and general facility cleanliness.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Previous leadership experience and/or desire to work with youth and teens is required
• Must be a positive role-model, flexible, energetic, dedicated and a responsible team player
• CPR and first aid certifications are required (on site training available)
• Must be able to lead and participate along with groups of campers in various physical activities and in various indoor/outdoor settings
• Prior to work all staff will be required to provide a Physician-signed health examination and complete a fingerprint background check

Nice To Haves

• Training and/or experience in one or more of the following areas are desired: camp counseling, teambuilding, experiential education, environmental education, outdoor adventure/recreational activities, waterfront supervision, arts and crafts, campfires, and field sports
• Preference will be given to applicants who have completed college course work or a degree in camp management, environmental education, education, recreation or related fields
• Lifeguarding certification

Responsibilities

• individualized camper care
• carrying out overall camp program operations
• teaching traditional camp and environmental education activities
• maintaining program equipment
• general facility cleanliness

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed