Overnight Camp Counselor - Camp Campbell

YMCA of Silicon Valley•Boulder Creek, CA

About The Position

Camp Counselors supervise, engage, and lead a group of campers throughout daily camp activities and serve as campers’ main caregivers during their stay. They create a safe, inclusive, and nurturing environment where campers can learn, grow, and build positive relationships. Counselors participate in or lead camp programs and serve as positive role models. The role is responsible for camper health, safety, and well-being by following camp policies, monitoring behavior, and responding appropriately to incidents. Counselors encourage participation, teamwork, respect, and personal development; help resolve conflicts constructively; and work collaboratively with staff and camp leadership to provide a safe, memorable, engaging, and rewarding camp experience.

Requirements

Good decision-making skills.
Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
Ability to understand and follow directions.
Positive attitude.
Desire and ability to work in a camp setting.

Nice To Haves

Prior camp staff experience or equivalent experience is preferred.
CPR and First Aid certification; these certifications can be obtained upon hire.

Responsibilities

Create opportunities for every camper to participate, develop skills, and experience success.
Encourage and assist campers in achieving personal goals while supporting program developmental objectives.
Follow procedures for camper supervision, health, and safety, and comply with camp policies and regulations.
Maintain clean, organized, and safe program areas, equipment, and activity spaces; identify and report potential hazards.
Actively supervise campers during activities, transitions, meals, and events.
Monitor attendance and maintain accurate camper records.
Foster an inclusive environment that promotes teamwork, respect, and personal growth.
Participate in staff training, orientations, and meetings.
Plan, set up, implement, and clean up camp activities and special events.
Contribute cooperatively to the camp staff team and support camp operations and camper needs.
Model and teach YMCA values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility.
Follow camp policies, procedures, and standards and encourage accountability.
Build positive relationships with parents, guardians, visitors, and community members through professional interactions.
Remain alert to hazards, behavioral concerns, and environmental risks, and respond appropriately and calmly to emergencies, accidents, and behavioral incidents.
Encourage camper involvement, promote teamwork and respect, and help resolve conflicts constructively.
Supervise transitions, communicate and partner with camp leadership regarding camper needs or concerns, and ensure facilities and equipment are used safely and responsibly.
Perform additional duties as assigned.