Teen Program/Camp Counselor
The Teen Program/Camp Counselor is responsible for planning, leading, and implementing programs and experiences for youth in a small group setting while living in an outdoor primitive camp setting and under all weather conditions. They will also be responsible for the general safety and development, growth, and skill achievement of the participants in their group.
Responsibilities:
- Develop intentional relationships with parents and campers that result in campers having fun and making new friends.
- Create an environment that fosters safety through the education of campers using the Y voice attributes and by role modeling safe behavior.
- Implement the established curriculum that achieves the five Cause Measurements goals.
- Effectively communicate with campers, parents, and leadership using the Y voice attributes and providing feedback when necessary.
- Resolve camper and parent concerns and issues. Follow appropriate incident response procedures.
- Monitor and ensure safety of participants, staff and volunteers in cabin group and assigned program areas.
Qualifications:
- Must be at least 17 years of age.
- High school graduate or equivalent preferred.
- Experience working with youth.
- Ability to live on site during scheduled program times.
- Wilderness First Responder Certificate preferred.
- Must be able to engage others in conversations and make all people feel welcome.
- Ability to respond calmly and quickly to safety and emergency situations.
- Must have good interpersonal and communications skills and be sensitive, adaptable, professional, and articulate when dealing with others.
Schedule:
This is a seasonal position from June 1, 2025 through August 9, 2025. Typical camp schedule for each session will be Sunday - Friday but occasional Saturdays will be required. All camp staff receives at least 24-hour time off period every 7 days between sessions, as well as scheduled time off each day during sessions. Must be able to live at YMCA camp facilities in Cascade, Idaho during program delivery times.
Welcoming and Inclusion:
At the Y, we welcome everyone whose behavior adheres to our core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility. We advance our cause by building a stronger and more equitable community where everyone has the opportunity to learn, grow, thrive, and reach their full potential with dignity. The Y is a force for building bridges among all people–regardless of ability, age, birthplace, cultural background, ethnicity, faith, gender, gender identity, ideology, income, race, or sexual orientation. The Y is for all.