LEAD, CAMP COUNSELOR - Sherwood in Sherwood, Oregon at YMCA of Columbia Willamette

Are you ready to lead a team? Make a positive impact for a child at camp this summer?

Working alongside other leaders, you will have the opportunity to help kids with resilience, independence, communication, caring for others, and becoming their best selves.

Become a Lead, Camp Counselor for Sherwood Regional Family YMCA!

Why You Should Apply?

• Free Household Gym Membership
• Free Pool Access
• Paid Sick Leave
• Opportunities for Growth/Leadership
• Tuition reimbursement opportunities
• Build your resume
• Positive, fun work environment
• Make a difference in the life of a child
• May-June trainings will prepare you to be at your best for the youth
• Weekends off
• Wages range $18.00-$18.50

What would you be doing?

• Maintaining staff schedules
• Ensure the safety, well-being and personal growth of campers.
• Coordinating multiple camps at various sites
• Be an active and supportive member of the summer camp team
• Demonstrate positive, professional role modeling at all times, acting in a manner that is consistent with the staff code of conduct and the philosophy, and goals for campers and co-counselors.
• Communicating with parents of campers in person and on phone.
• Transportation for self and camp supplies.
• Work camps in Sherwood, Tigard, West Linn and Wilsonville.
• Available to work program hours for shifts between 8:00 am -5:00 pm

What do you need to qualify?

• Must pass YMCA background check
• Possess (or obtain during training) a current CPR/AED & First Aid Certification
• 18 years or older

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing teams of staff
• Experience working with youth