Resident Camp Counselor

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Remember the magical days at Camp when you made new friends, gained some independence, learned new songs and skits, and looked up to your counselors as role models and leaders? If so, the YMCA has a great opportunity for you to be a role model for youth this summer who attend Camp Round Meadow in Big Bear, California. The YMCA is looking for mentors, role models, and leaders to spend a week of their summer at Camp and help youth gain confidence as some of them experience their first week away from home while they learn to make new friends and discover their talents. We are seeking dedicated, motivated, energetic staff members to be role models for the campers to help them learn and grow in their time at sleep away camp. As a role model, counselors will be responsible for the general safety, development, and skill achievement of the participants in his/her group. Counselors will also be providing supervision, direction, unending enthusiasm and positive reinforcement. It is of paramount importance to be a patient leader. Counselors will need to understand, follow, and enforce safety guidelines and emergency procedures associated with the camp program. This includes but is not limited to being responsible for your campers’ safety and being aware of their whereabouts at all times. Counselors must have the physical ability to lead and participate in camp activities which may include crafts, nature hikes, songs, games, opening and closing ceremonies, swimming, archery, zip line, swimming, team building initiatives, Low Ropes/High Ropes course, physical games, and activities. All volunteers will complete first aid, CPR, and AED training as well as Child Abuse Prevention training. Qualified applicants must be 18 years of age or older. Email Camp Director Shelby Parrish at shelbyparrish@ymcala.org to get more information!