Join us at YMCA Camp Ocoee as a Head Resident FEMALE Counselor for Summer 2027!
YMCA Camp Ocoee’s Head Female Counselor oversees all female counselors and collaborates daily with the Program Team and Leadership Team to create a smooth, positive camp experience. They also serve as a central point of open communication—regularly connecting with campers, staff, parents, and camp leadership to ensure clarity, support, and a strong sense of community, while focused on our core values of caring, honesty, respect, responsibility and faith.
Key Responsibilities:
- Guide female counselors to ensure development in their duties and personal well-being, while providing direction and giving feedback as needed.
- Interact with campers and staff daily, being present in the cabin areas, during meals, morning skill areas, cabin centered activities, evening programs and at bedtime.
- Support daily camp activities and elective programs by preparing equipment and ensuring staff have the resources they need.
- Assist with overall camp operations, including scheduling, supervision, and promoting camper safety and well-being.
- Model positive behavior and contribute to a welcoming, supportive, and inclusive camp environment.
- Remain flexible and ready to assist with any tasks or areas where additional help is needed.
- Other duties as assigned by leadership team.
Qualifications:
- Must be 20 years of age or older
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Strong background in residential camps or similar youth programs.
- Clear communication skills and comfort speaking in front of groups.
- Understanding of traditional resident camp programs/operations.
- Experience working with youth; leadership experience is a bonus.
- Organized, dependable, and excited to help make Camp Ocoee a great experience for everyone.
Work schedule
- Other
Benefits
- Other
- Paid training