Overnight Summer Camp Counselor - Camp Surf

Overview

Overnight Camp Counselor

Provide constant supervision with a group of 8-12 children (ages 7-17), including supervising children staying in cabins overnight. This position is currently looking for staff in our boy cabins, as they will be staying in our boy's cabin. Follow all camp policies and schedules, teach and lead activities, know and enforce safety rules, care for camp equipment and facilities, work well in a team and set a positive example for children to follow. Ensure the camp environment is welcoming, genuine and nurturing for all campers and guests.

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Season dates: May 28 - August 8, 2025

Responsibilities

• Assume full responsibility for a cabin group of 8-12 children including supervising the children 24 hours perday (evenings, overnights, mealtimes and most activity times)
• Knowledge of camp operating procedures
• Employ good teaching and leadership techniques in providing quality instruction
• Use good judgment; make conservative decisions all to ensure the safety of the children
• Follow all rules and instructions, carry and use properly necessary equipment during activities, know andfollow camp emergency procedures
• Demonstrate a strong sense of investment in camp, including the cleanliness of facilities, care of equipmentand supplies, and stewardship of the natural environment
• Work effectively and cooperatively with the team of other camp counselors and directors
• Ability to teach and lead activities
• Visual and auditory ability to respond to critical incidents and the physical ability to act swiftly in anemergency situation
• Ability to adequately observe participant activities, enforce safety regulations, and apply appropriate policiesand procedures.
• Must be able to live on-site during program season.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age or older and have obtained high school diploma or GED
• Experience working with youth in the Day Camp, Resident Camp or like setting
• Good customer service and communication skills when interacting with children, parents and the community
• Physical ability to lead and interact in group activities and perform related physical skills including: standing,hiking and/or climbing for extended periods of time
• CPR/AED, and First Aid Certification, must include Adult and Child/Infant, obtained within 30 days of hire andmust be from one of the following certifying organizations:
  • American Red Cross
  • American Heart Association
  • American Safety & Health Institute

YMCA will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the San Diego County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if the YMCA is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the opportunity to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Ordinance by visiting the San Diego County Office of Labor Standards and Enforcement.

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