Adventure Camp Lead Counselor

POSITION SUMMARY:

Supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Builds members and the community’s understanding of the YMCA’s impact.  

This position provides direct supervision to a group of youth and leadership of a staff in a seasonal adventure camp setting. Adventure Camp is an offsite travel camp that includes daily hiking, beach field trips, and a variety of other outdoor adventures, (Ziplining, ropes course, go karting and alpine slides). Provides positive engagement with youth in a safe, nurturing environment. Provides quality experience to children and parents focused on YMCA core values: honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring.  

OUR CULTURE: 

Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: We support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: more than anything else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger, beginning with you.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Builds personal and meaningful relationships with YMCA members, participants, volunteers, and guests. While exemplifying Y’s commitment to the four-character values of caring, honesty, respect & responsibility and responding to all member and community inquiries promptly.
2. Leads energizing, fun, culturally aware, safe, and camp activities, and field trips, as directed by the Recreation Coordinator to carry out the YMCA mission and goals.
3. Provide direct supervision and instruction to adventure camp participants following camp guidelines. 
4. Provides safe transportation with the YMCA Bus to and from all field trips. 
5. Assists with planning and setting up lesson plans and structure of camp.
6. Convey schedule information.
7. Follow all YMCA emergency and safety procedures. Reports problems, complaints, or concerns of participants promptly. Complete incident and accident reports as needed and send them promptly to Recreation Coordinator. Upholds all YMCA policies, procedures, standards, and code of conduct.
8. Participates in staff meetings, training, events, reviews, and other scheduled events.
9. Maintains attendance records in an orderly and efficient manner.
10. Be self-motivated and able to work independently or as a team member.
11. Be punctual and dependable. Wear YMCA staff shirt or name tag always.
12. Fulfills any functions appointed by the YMCA administration.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. At least 21 years of age
2. You must pass a background check.
3. Must pass a motor vehicle check (if required to drive)
4. Experience working with school age youth and/or teens, preferably in a day camp setting. 
5. Experience preferred in one or more of the following areas: outdoor living/education, hiking, sports/PE/recreational games. A love for the outdoors.
6. Behavioral management skills
7. Ability to actively implement outdoor program activities offsite. 
8. Effective verbal communication skills
9. CPR, First Aid, AED certifications, and Child Abuse Prevention training with the first 30 days of hire.
10. Completed health form prior to start date. (if required)
11. A Lifeguard Cert (optional)