Adventure Team Program Counselor

COMPENSATION: $75/day for new hires, $85/day returning staff

Adventure Team Program Counselors facilitate and supervise all of our low and high Challenge Course elements, many group initiatives, and our BMX track for all campers and participants at Camp Orkila on beautiful Orcas Island, WA. When not working in their assigned program area, an Adventure Team Program Counselor provides supervision and enrichment to a specific group of campers. Adventure Team Program Counselors ensure the supervision and safety of campers at all times.  During staff training, Adventure Team members complete an intensive challenge course facilitation training led by Synergo.  Adventure Team Program Counselors are supervised by Unit Directors and perform other duties as assigned. 

To learn more about working with Camp & Outdoor Leadership at the Y, please visit us online at www.campingandoutdoorleadership.org  

What you’ll get from working at The Y  

• Membership to the YMCA of Greater Seattle for you and your household  
• Free access to mental health resources  
• Rapidly-accruing paid time off (PTO) available immediately upon hire  

Responsibilities

1. Supervises and assists with specific camper supervision.  Ensures that all campers are accounted for and safe at all times.  
2.  Facilitates high quality challenge course activities in accordance with trainings and policies. 
3. Facilitates program activities that are developmentally appropriate, and which promote camper skill and character development. Leads and assists with facilitation of all-camp special events.  
4. Provides leadership and supervision to any developing teen leaders placed with the group.   
5.  Maintains high standards of housekeeping including bathrooms, cabins and main lodge.  
6. Assists in keeping all program equipment in working condition and available.  
7. Assists in maintaining all program areas in a safe and orderly condition.  
8. Communicates personal or camper/staff needs to supervisor in a timely manner.  
9. Assists in camper check-in or check-out off site.   
10. Attends meeting and trainings.  
11. Maintains relevant American Camping Association standards. 
12. Follows YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention, program and equipment inspection written documentation, and emergencies.  
13. Other duties as assigned.  

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.   

Qualifications

1. 18 years of age or older  
2. Current certifications in CPR and First Aid. 
3. 1-2 years of experience with children; camps, childcare, tutoring, nannying, coaching  
4. Demonstrated experience planning and implementing group activities  
5.  Ability to participate in activities that involve rigorous physical activity in an outdoor setting including, but not limited to hiking, boating, camping, and swimming.  
6. Ability to relate to parents/caregivers, campers, and staff in a professional manner. 

If applicable, other combinations of applicable education, training, and experience which provide the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position may be considered. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT  

This job operates at a seasonal residential camp, both inside and outdoors.   

PHYSICAL DEMANDS  

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. This position requires the ability to occasionally lift store or janitorial products and supplies, up to 50 pounds. Must be able to work at heights exceeding 60 feet. 
  
POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK 

This is a full-time, seasonal camp position. The usual camp workweek is six days on and one day off, including training, staff meetings, and regular duties. This summer camp position is exempt from minimum wage and overtime regulations per State of Washington wage and hour law.  

TRAVEL  

This position is required to live onsite at camp. All travel required for work will be done by YMCA Authorized Drivers.