Senior Counselor -- YMCA Camp Cosby

YMCA•Clear Creek Estates, AL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

In accordance with the Christian principles of the YMCA, the Senior Counselor assists with the care of summer campers, ensuring their safety, well-being, happiness, growth, and development. The Senior Counselor lives in a cabin with campers, serves as the primary staff member working with them, and plans and leads activities. The role also includes mentoring and leading Junior Counselors and Counselors and facilitating at least two activity areas throughout camp. The Senior Counselor helps create an environment that cares for campers socially, emotionally, physically, mentally, and spiritually. Success is measured by leading with enthusiasm and service to others while providing a safe, engaging program that builds a positive image of Camp Cosby and the YMCA.

Requirements

Belief in the YMCA mission and an example of high moral standards, Christian character, and values.
Teamwork and enthusiasm for serving others.
Prior experience with children in camping or related youth work.
Physical ability to cover the entire camp grounds and participate in all camp activities.
Ability to obtain CPR and First Aid certifications.
Must be at least 19 years old.

Responsibilities

Live with campers and help ensure the safety, health, welfare, and happiness of each camper in the cabin.
Attend all staff meetings.
Help campers design their daily schedules during activity sign-up.
Assist campers with writing home.
Work five daily activities, cabin activities, and evening programs, and supervise Junior Counselors and Counselors as they facilitate activities.
Ensure activity equipment is cared for, returned to its proper place, and reported to the Activities Director when replacement is needed.
Know camper head counts and never leave a group unsupervised.
Follow camp schedules and planned activities.
Support camp leaders and work with Head Counselors, the Activities Director, and the Cabin Life Director to provide a safe and excellent camp program.
Manage camper behavior and disciplinary needs.
Notify the Head Counselor of incidents, behavior concerns, and discipline problems.
Lead Morning Watch, including a devotion and the Pledge of Allegiance, and help Junior Counselors and Counselors with Morning Watch under supervision.
During check-in and check-out, greet parents, help campers feel comfortable, maintain order, and plan cabin or group activities for downtime.
Ensure camper belongings are claimed by their owners to minimize lost-and-found items.
Create an environment that cares for campers socially, emotionally, physically, mentally, and spiritually.
Ensure a staff member aged 19 or older is always within earshot or eyesight of campers.
Plan and lead activities and facilitate at least two activity areas.
Serve as a mentor and leader for Junior Counselors and Counselors.