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Overnight Camp Counselor - Camp Campbell

YMCA of Silicon Valley85 open roles

Pay
$790 – $800 a week
Where
Boulder Creek, CA, USA
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Your applicationOpen nowOvernight Camp Counselor - Camp CampbellYMCA of Silicon Valley · Boulder Creek, CA, USA

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13.3% of postings close within 7 days. Measured by our own scanner across the market. YMCA of Silicon Valley postings stay open a median of 7 days.

Share of postings closed within
  1. 2.1%1 day
  2. 4.6%3 days
  3. 13.3%7 days
  4. 21.3%14 days
  5. 35.7%30 days
  6. 59.1%60 days
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YMCA of Silicon Valley median: 7 days open

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Camp Counselors are responsible for supervising, engaging, and effectively leading a group of campers throughout daily camp activities, and act as their main caregiver during their stay with us. Counselors create a safe, inclusive, and nurturing environment where campers can learn, grow, and build positive relationships. They actively participate in or run all camp programs while serving as positive role models for campers.

SALARY RANGE: $790.00 - $800.00/week

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  • Create opportunities for every camper to participate, develop new skills, and experience success in a supportive summer camp environment.
  • Encourage and assist campers in achieving personal goals while supporting the developmental objectives of the camp program.
  • Follow established procedures for camper supervision, health, and safety, ensuring compliance with all camp policies and regulations.
  • Maintain clean, organized, and safe program areas, equipment, and activity spaces.
  • Identify potential risks or hazards and promptly report concerns to supervisory staff.
  • Provide active supervision of campers throughout all daily activities, transitions, meals, and events.
  • Monitor attendance and maintain accurate camper records throughout the day.
  • Foster a positive, inclusive, and engaging camp environment that promotes teamwork, respect, and personal growth.
  • Actively participate in staff trainings, orientations, and meetings.
  • Complete planning, setup, implementation, and cleanup of camp activities and special events.
  • Serve as an enthusiastic and cooperative member of the camp staff team, contributing to the overall success of the camp program.
  • Model and teach the YMCA core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility in all interactions with campers, families, and staff.
  • Consistently follow and uphold all camp policies, procedures, and standards while encouraging accountability among campers and staff.
  • Build and maintain positive relationships with parents, guardians, visitors, and community members through professional and courteous interactions.
  • Remain alert and able to visually and audibly identify hazards, behavioral concerns, and environmental risks associated with camp activities.
  • Respond appropriately and calmly to emergencies, accidents, and behavioral incidents.
  • Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned to support camp operations and camper needs.

Camp Counselors are responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all participants by following camp policies, monitoring camper behavior, and responding appropriately to situations as they arise. They encourage camper involvement, promote teamwork and respect, and help resolve conflicts in a constructive manner. Counselors maintain a positive attitude, demonstrate enthusiasm for camp programming, and foster an atmosphere that supports fun, learning, and personal development.

Additional responsibilities may include activity planning and setup, supervising transitions between activities, communicating and partnering with camp leadership regarding camper needs or concerns, and ensuring camp facilities and equipment are used safely and responsibly. Camp Counselors work collaboratively with fellow staff members to provide a high-quality camp experience that is safe, memorable, engaging, and rewarding for all campers.

  • Prior camp staff experience or equivalent experience preferred.
  • CPR and First Aid certified (can be obtained upon hire).
  • Must have good decision making skills, and the ability to work both independently and as a member of a team.
  • Ability to understand and follow directions.
  • Positive attitude.
  • Desire and ability to work in a camp setting.

YMCA COMPETENCIES (Leader):

Change Leadership: Facilitates, co-creates, and implements equitable change for the good of the organization and/or community.

Engaging Community: Builds bridges with others in the community to ensure the Y's work is community-focused and welcoming of all, providing community benefit.

Philanthropy: Secures resources and support to advance the Y's work.

Volunteerism: Engages volunteers and promotes social responsibility at all levels of the organization.

Collaboration: Creates sustainable relationships within the Y and with other organizations in service to the community.

Communication & Influence: Listens and expresses self effectively and in a way that engages, inspires, and builds commitment to the Y's cause.

Inclusion: Values all people for their unique talents and takes an active role in promoting practices that support diversity, inclusion, and global work, as well as cultural competence.

Critical Thinking & Decision Making: Makes informed decisions based on logic, data, and sound judgement.

Fiscal Management: Manages the Y's resources responsibly and sustains the Y's nonprofit business model.

Functional Expertise: Executes superior technical skills for the role.

Innovation: Creates and implements new and relevant approaches and activities that improve and expand the Y's work and impact in the community.

Program/Project Management: Ensures program or project goals are met and intended impact occurs.

Developing Self & Others: Develops self and supports others (e.g.: staff, volunteers, members, program participants), both formally and informally, to achieve their highest potential.

Emotional Maturity: Demonstrates ability to understand and manage emotions effectively in all situations.

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