CCO Cabin Counselor - Creative Arts (2026)

YMCA OF THE ROCKIES•Granby, CO

1d•$618 - $618•Onsite

About The Position

The Cabin Counselor provides leadership for, lives with, and cares for a cabin group of 8-10 campers. They are expected to work collaboratively with their co-counselor to ensure each camper’s physical, social, and emotional health and safety needs are met. They are responsible for all other aspects of the camper’s experience, with the expectation of exceptional customer service. The Cabin Counselor is responsible for organizing, planning and safely running one or more activity classes each week. OUR CULTURE: At YMCA of the Rockies, we firmly believe in our mission of putting Christian principles into practice through programs, staff and facilities in an environment that builds healthy spirit, mind and body for all. We count on our staff to provide extraordinary experiences for our guests and for each other and we expect constant demonstration of our core values of caring, honesty, respect, responsibility and faith. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS FOR ALL CAMP CHIEF OURAY STAFF: Create a safe space for all campers, families, and staff. Promote safe work practices to allow for development and growth for all. Possess the mental, social, and emotional skills necessary to build rapport and positive relationships, putting camper needs first Respond to camper and customer requests for service, troubleshoot problems and develop solutions in a patient and respectful manner. Contribute to a cooperative and positive camp community, be a team player Be responsible for the upkeep of the camp facility and cleanliness of camp. Report any repairs in a timely manner. Assist other departments as needed ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS FOR CABIN COUNSELOR: Participate in staff training prior to working with campers Be concerned with the needs of camper development and growth, guiding the individual camper in participations in group, unit and all-camp activities. Be qualified to, or willingness to obtain skills to, set up, teach, and maintain one or more camp activities. Develop lesson plans for, and teach in, one or more camp activity programs. Assume weekend camp responsibilities for one weekend of the summer.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age
Ability to prioritize tasks and efficiently manage time
Must have current certification in CPR/First Aid or be willing to obtain certification
Uphold and reflect the YMCA core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, Responsibility and Faith in all functions
Uphold the YMCA of the Rockies Mission, policies, and programs
Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism is required
Possess excellent customer service skills; for example, friendly, personable, helpful, patient, and professional
Support the Association safety program. Promote safe work practices and a safe environment for guests, members, and staff
Promote a cooperative, positive, and flexible atmosphere while working with others in a diverse environment
Must meet acceptable criminal background check standards
All other duties as assigned

Nice To Haves

Preferably has experience working with youth in a summer camp setting
Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus

Responsibilities

Provide leadership for, lives with, and cares for a cabin group of 8-10 campers
Work collaboratively with their co-counselor to ensure each camper’s physical, social, and emotional health and safety needs are met
Responsible for all other aspects of the camper’s experience, with the expectation of exceptional customer service
Organizing, planning and safely running one or more activity classes each week
Create a safe space for all campers, families, and staff
Promote safe work practices to allow for development and growth for all
Build rapport and positive relationships, putting camper needs first
Respond to camper and customer requests for service, troubleshoot problems and develop solutions in a patient and respectful manner
Contribute to a cooperative and positive camp community, be a team player
Be responsible for the upkeep of the camp facility and cleanliness of camp
Report any repairs in a timely manner
Assist other departments as needed
Participate in staff training prior to working with campers
Be concerned with the needs of camper development and growth, guiding the individual camper in participations in group, unit and all-camp activities
Be qualified to, or willingness to obtain skills to, set up, teach, and maintain one or more camp activities
Develop lesson plans for, and teach in, one or more camp activity programs
Assume weekend camp responsibilities for one weekend of the summer