Job Description

Trailblazer Counselor Camp Piomingo (Camp Piomingo)
Brandenburg, KY, United States of America

Overview

As the nation’s leading nonprofit organization committed to strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility, the Y offers more than just a job. We offer you a career with a future and the chance to make a difference.  The Y is looking for energetic, enthusiastic servant leaders to uphold the mission of the YMCA, and demonstrate behaviors that reflect a determined, nurturing, genuine, hopeful, and welcoming nature.

Job Skills / Requirements

 

POSITION PREFERENCES & FUNCTIONS:

  • Preferred Age: 21+
  • Previous backpacking experience preferred
  • Hold or have the ability to obtain a lifeguarding certification
  • Hold or have the ability to obtain a Wilderness First Aid certification
  • Lead off-site backpacking and camping trips with a group of teenage campers
  • Assist in planning routes, travel, and menu
  • Inspect equipment before/after each trip
  • Safely transport campers to/from campsite and trails
  • Team player with personal commitment to YMCA Mission, Philosophy & Character Development Values
  • Ensure the emotional, mental, and physical safety of all participants
  • Complete required paperwork in timely manner
  • Work in tandem with other camp staff to create a safe and welcoming experience for all
  • Effectively manage camper behavior and homesickness
  • Inform leadership staff of any camper concerns
  • Ability to accept guidance and supervision
  • Ability to demonstrate enthusiasm, sense of humor, patience, self-control, maturity, responsibility, sound judgment, and good decision-making skills
  • Be of good character, and in sympathy with the goals and objectives of YMCA Camp Piomingo
  • Other duties as assigned

 

STATUS: Part-time; Non-exempt, Seasonal

STARTING SALARY:  $450+/week (DOE)

Additional Information / Benefits

  • Positively impacting & mentoring youth
  • Competitive wages (earning potential of $4500+ for the summer)
  • Housing provided for the duration of the summer camp season

Equal Opportunity Employer

Benefits: Community Wide Individual Membership

This job reports to the Program Director

This is a Part-Time position 1st Shift, 2nd Shift, 3rd Shift, Weekends.

Number of Openings for this position: 1