Plan and lead age-appropriate sports, recreational games, and adventure-based activities for youth campers. Supervise campers to ensure a safe, inclusive environment while acting as a positive role model.
Requirements summary
Preferred experience working or volunteering with youth in a recreational setting and knowledge of outdoor activity facilitation. Must be able to obtain CPR and First Aid certifications and maintain a positive, flexible attitude.
Counselors and Counselors for the summer 2026 season!
If you are looking for a fulfilling summer job where you can build your leadership skills, have a meaningful impact on others, and enjoy your summer playing games and having fun with a supportive team – this is the opportunity for YOU!
Our camp, a traditional outdoor summer day camp, serves youth to build relationships, try new things, make memories, and ensure camper safety all while having fun and acting as positive role models.
We strive to build supportive and empowering teams to help all team members show up as their best and most authentic selves, so that you can learn, grow and thrive during your tenure at the Y.
Counselors will be assigned to a unit/group of same-age campers that best fits their preferences, experiences and the needs of the camp.
They will work with fellow counselors to manage campers, facilitate and participate in camp activities, and build valuable peer-to-peer connections.
Responsibilities
Plan and lead age-appropriate sports, recreational games, and adventure-based activities for campers Teach fundamental athletic skills, teamwork, sportsmanship, and healthy competition Facilitate outdoor challenges, team-building exercises, and adventure activities that encourage confidence and leadership Supervise campers and ensure a safe, inclusive, and positive camp environment Prepare, organize, and maintain sports equipment, activity materials, and outdoor program spaces Encourage physical fitness, cooperation, resilience, and personal growth among campers Engage positively in camp life in a variety of weather and locations – indoors, outside, aquatics area, in the rain, summer heat, and beyond! Uphold the YMCA values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, Responsibility and Courage
Qualifications
Experience working or volunteering with youth in a recreation, or similar setting, preferred Knowledge of sports, outdoor recreation, and group activity facilitation Must be willing and able to obtain CPR & First Aid Certifications, or currently hold Must be available to attend camp trainings before and throughout camp season Able to bring a patient, caring, responsible, flexible and positive attitude to work Position Specifics: Specialty Camps run 7/6-7/10, 7/13-7/17, 7/20-7/24 Camp season runs 06/22/26 through 08/27/27 and must be able to work at least 3 camp weeks in addition to those listed above Pay range $12.75 - $15.00 hr depending upon experience Year-round employment opportunities are available with the YMCA. We encourage you to join our dynamic summer team, and support youth in creating a great summer camp experience!
