Summer Camp Cabin Counselor

YMCA Of Greater Seattle • Eastsound, WA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

A Resident Camp Cabin Counselor provides supervision and overall support to staff, as well as to a specific group of staff and campers at Resident Camp. The counselor is responsible for ensuring campers are supervised and safe at all times. This full-time seasonal position is based at a residential camp, where staff live onsite for the duration of employment, typically in shared cabins with campers or shared staff housing depending on position and availability. The usual camp workweek is six days on and one day off, including training, staff meetings, and regular duties. The position is exempt from minimum wage and overtime regulations under Washington State wage and hour law.

The YMCA of Greater Seattle promotes an equitable and inclusive culture and is committed to removing institutional and systemic barriers, creating sustainable environments, and serving communities in a culturally versatile and respectful manner. Employees and volunteers are responsible for following abuse-prevention policies, maintaining appropriate boundaries, completing required training, reporting suspicious or inappropriate behavior, and meeting mandated reporting requirements.

The hiring rate is $75 per day. Returning staff receive $80 per day for a second season in the same or equivalent job, $85 per day for a third season, and $90 per day for four or more seasons.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years old or older.
• 1–2 years of experience with children, such as in camps, childcare, tutoring, nannying, or coaching.
• At least 1 year of experience leading others as a supervisor or lead.
• Demonstrated experience planning and implementing group activities.
• Ability to participate in rigorous outdoor physical activities, including hiking, boating, camping, and swimming.
• Other combinations of applicable education, training, and experience that provide the necessary knowledge, abilities, and skills may be considered.

Nice To Haves

• Previous camp experience.
• Current state-approved first aid certification.
• Current state-approved CPR certification.
• Bachelor’s degree.
• Current Wilderness First Responder certification.
• Documented knowledge of challenge courses and current safety standards and practices.
• Knowledge of and experience with diverse populations, including differences in language, culture, race, physical ability, and sexual orientation.
• Ability to speak a language in addition to English.
• Experience with anti-racism practices and coalition building.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a group of campers and ensure all campers are accounted for and safe at all times.
• Facilitate developmentally appropriate program activities that promote camper skills and character development, and lead or assist with all-camp special events.
• Provide leadership and supervision to developing teen leaders assigned to the group.
• Maintain safety and cleanliness standards, monitor individual camper health needs or concerns daily, and share cleaning duties with fellow staff.
• Communicate personal or camper needs to a supervisor in a timely manner.
• Maintain equipment in safe, sound working order.
• Attend staff meetings and trainings.
• Follow YMCA policies and procedures, including those for medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention, and emergencies.
• Ensure staff are appropriately screened, trained, supervised, and held accountable to the organization’s abuse risk management standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• YMCA of Greater Seattle membership for the employee and household.
• Retirement plan with generous employer contributions.
• Free access to mental health resources.
• Paid time off that accrues rapidly and is available immediately upon hire.
• Discounts on qualifying YMCA of Greater Seattle childcare and day camp programs.

What This Job Offers

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