Overnight Camp Counselor J1 - Hi Rock

## Overview Join our team as an Overnight Camp Counselor and make a meaningful impact while creating unforgettable experiences for campers. You’ll build strong relationships, lead fun activities, and support youth growth in a safe, inclusive environment. If you’re energetic, responsible, and passionate about working with kids outdoors, this is a rewarding opportunity to develop leadership skills and be part of an amazing camp community. ## Description The Overnight Camp Counselor aids in supervising and effectively leading a group of campers in a resident camp setting. The Overnight Camp Counselor maintains a supportive, positive atmosphere that welcomes and respects all individuals while promoting and maintaining safe conditions in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures. This results in a cause-centered culture that is welcoming, genuine, hopeful, nurturing, and determined. Overnight Camp Counselors may be asked to work in resident camp and/or day camp depending on camp needs. **Essential Functions:** - Demonstrates values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility in relationships with colleagues, members, volunteers, vendors, and guests - Builds positive, nurturing relationships with children and cooperative relationships with parents/caregivers - Promotes and supports the potential of all youth and facilitates peer-to-peer connections - Responds to and provides opportunities to discuss individual or group problems or concerns - Assists campers in meeting personal and camp-established development goals - Follows procedures for supervising camper health and enforcing safety regulations - Supervises all aspects of campers’ daily routines (waking up, kapers, meals, siesta, activities, bedtime, overnights, after-hours duty) - Plans and leads nightly Cabin Chat sessions - Instructs campers in emergency procedures (fire, severe weather, lost camper, tag calls) - Teaches and assists during Coaching Periods as assigned - Serves as a Lifeguard or Lookout at the waterfront as assigned - Participates in Weekend Program, Unit On Duty, and other assigned events - Actively participates in staff training, meetings, and supervisory conferences - Follows all camp procedures and guidelines related to health, safety, supervision, attendance, and reporting requirements - Communicates with staff, campers, and parents in a timely and professional manner to support a positive YMCA experience ## Requirements - Must be at least 18 years old with the ability to work with and relate to children and peers in an outdoor setting - Minimum 4 weeks of relevant experience (junior counselor, structured camping, or supervising children) - Ability to communicate effectively with various age groups and skill levels - Ability to live in a cabin with campers for the full season - Serves as a positive role model with integrity and adaptability - Willingness to accept supervision and guidance - Ability to teach and assist with activities and skill development - Strong communication skills to support, motivate, and guide campers and staff - Maintains composure and objectivity under pressure - Observant, safety-conscious, and able to respond quickly in emergencies - Completes required training and onboarding - Holds valid CPR/AED, First Aid, and Oxygen Administration certifications