2023 Summer Camp Counselor

Are you looking for a summer job that will truly make an impact on someone's life? Join our 2023 Summer Camp Team as a Camp Counselor with us! Counselors learn leadership, teamwork, communication and problem solving skills in our diverse day camp environment.

As a camp counselor they are responsible for being a cabin leader of a group of 12-16 children (ages vary from 4-16). The counselor works with a new group each week for day camps or specialty camps or taking groups on field trips, which can be found on our website or in the Summer Camp Brochure. Pre-camp training begins in late May/Early June going into our 11-week camp program (June 12-August 25, 2023). This job is only Monday-Fridays with full-time like hours during the day time.

Applicant must be 18 years or older, have previous experience in working with children or in the outdoors and be able to commit to week days and full-time like hours.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 18 years of age or older (or age 18 before June 12, 2023)
• Must have a high school diploma or GED
• Must be able to successfully pass the Lifeguard Certification Course, which is obtainable through camp training. Current First Aid, CPR, AED and Lifeguard Certification is preferred.
• Ability to relate and communicate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
• Must be able to work comfortably in all weather conditions such as rain or 70-90 degree weather.
• Must have the physical ability to lead and participate in camp activities such as: row boating, lawn games, building campfires, swimming, physical games and activities.

To Apply: Please visit the website link below to find our fillable PDF application form which can be emailed. (which takes about 5-10 minutes to complete.) https://ymcacampykoda.campbrainstaff.com/

**Our summer camp program is a licensed day camp, therefore Camp Y-Koda and the YMCA does not provide room & board, and transportation to/from work each day.