Camp Jr. Leader - Summer of 2025 (Camp Counselor) | Y Camp at YMCA of Greater Des Moines in Boone, Iowa

Job Description:

There's nothing like working at Y CAMP!
There's nothing like summer at the Y Camp!Y Summer Camp is about FRIENDSHIPS, ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND BELONGING. And about making this...theBEST SUMMER EVER!

POSITION OVERVIEW:
This position is responsible for fostering a sense of belonging in campers, providing opportunities for campers to feel achievement, and helping campers build healthy positive relationships

JOB LOCATION:Y Camp - Boone, IA
WAGE:$355/week; Y Camp also provides summer staff with on-site housing, meals, free onsite laundry, fiber optic internet connection, paid training and certification opportunities
2025 SUMMER CAMP: May 28 - August 16, 2025 and will be required to live at camp during that time period.
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: October 31, 2024- Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

ESSENTIALFUNCTIONS:
Ensure the safety of all campers in cabins, evening programs and various department settings.Volunteer to give speeches, lead songs and skits, teach an activity, or make a difference in a campers Y-Camp experience.Ensure that all equipment is safe and working properly each and every time that it is used.Be prepared to provide alternative programming activity in times of inclement weather.Ensure that you are skilled and able in whichever department that you have been assigned.Successfully balance responsibilities in department with those required in cabin and throughout camp.Report any detrimental incidents to the Program Managers, Program Director and the Summer Camp Director.Notify the Summer Camp Director when equipment must be purchased or repaired.Complete other duties as required by the Program Managers, Program Director, Summer Camp Director or Executive Director.Other duties as assigned.