Day Camp Counselor Full Time - Seasonal (Oshkosh YMCA)
About The Position
As a Camp Counselor, you'll take on a pivotal role in providing direct guidance to campers during their immersive camp experience. Your dynamic contribution as a cause-driven member of the YMCA summer team involves executing engaging programs, fostering a safe and lively environment, and assisting in overall camp administration. Workdays: Hours vary Monday – Friday between 6:30AM-6:30PM; program operates June 8-August 28, 2026. Counselors training is June 1-6, 2026. Counselors must be available to work all 12 weeks of the program and be in attendance for all training dates. (Time off for vacations may be granted) Hours per Week: Full Time (up to 40 hours per week) or Part Time (up to 30 hours per week) Counselors are required to work 2 out of 3 campouts over the summer.
Requirements
- Must have successfully completed high school.
- Must be 18 years old or older by the first day camp is in session.
- Must attend all of pre-camp counselors training & orientation
- Be creative, enthusiastic, self-motivated, and outgoing with ability to think independently
- Abusive Head Trauma Training (within 30 days of employment).
- Child Abuse Prevention Training (within 30 days of employment).
Responsibilities
- Provide direction and supervision of camp activities with camper group
- Under the direction of the Day Camp Site Director, the Counselor is responsible for the supervision and interaction of their assigned group of campers.
- Assist in the development and administration of camp programming
- Assist in maintaining appropriate records and ratios as required by DCF252
- Attend family nights and sleepovers
- Maintain a clean and safe camp
- Maintain program areas and equipment
- Coordinate the use of all supplies and equipment
- Performance of other duties assigned by the Day Camp Site Camp Director
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
