Cabin Leader

7300 Hickory Ridge Rd, Holly, MI 48442, USA

Job Title:

Cabin Leader / Camp Counselor
Department:
Camp Ohiyesa
FLSA Status:
Stipend Employee
Status:
Seasonal

Reports to:

Program Director

Position Summary:

YMCA Camp Counselor is primarily responsible for the supervision, guidance, leadership, health and safety of a group of campers. Counselors plan and participate in all activities with their group to implement a stimulating, character‑driven program for all campers while providing a healthy and safe environment. This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.

• Supervise a group of campers as an exceptional role model for youth.
• Plan, develop, and implement program as assigned by Program Director or Camp Director.
• Assist in camp‑wide activities.
• Facilitate campers’ involvement in camp programs.
• Facilitate friendships and friendship building skills among campers.
• Utilize your skills to the fullest in delivery of camp goals and outcomes.
• Create written responses as requested in camper development and program evaluation.
• Create group and individual goals for each member of the group of campers.
• Help individual campers adjust to group life by means of effective democratic group process.
• Participate in staff meetings and regular supervisory conferences.
• Be familiar with emergency procedures.
• Be with assigned groups at all times and constantly monitor all assigned campers unless relieved by appropriate staff person.
• Assist specialists in their programming as assigned (e.g., Aquatics, Arts and Crafts, Nature, etc.).
• Carry out other duties as deemed necessary by the Program Director or Camp Director to assure the overall success of the program.

• Must be 18 years old and have one year of college or equivalent life experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent work experience in the youth development field with camping skills.
• Must work well with children for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to coexist and contribute in a group‑living camping environment.
• Should be concerned about our environment and living things in it.

Ability to stand, sit (including on the ground), and walk for extended periods of time. Ability to plan, lead and participate in all physical activities. Ability to sit and stand from a seated position (including from the ground) when interacting with children. Capability to be actively engaging with youth outdoors for the majority of the day. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.