Cabin Counselor

Under the supervision of the Camp Director, the cabin counselor provides direct supervision to a group of children between the ages of six and thirteen in a traditional day camp program.

The Cabin Counselor will help champion a culture of service excellence and support and advocate the mission and values of the YMCA.

Branches: Camping

Status: Non-exempt

• Possess mature judgement and sound decision making
• Ability to observe camper behavior and apply appropriate behavior management techniques
• Maintain positive relationships with parents, staff, and campers
• Relate to people in a positive but firm manner while motivating and guiding campers and staff to succeed in camp program
• Monitor daily camp operations to adhere to all state, ACA, and YMCA regulations
• Possess a broad knowledge of camp activities, goals and objectives, risk management, programming planning and implementation techniques that help to create a fun, safe, and educational environment
• Actively teach and participate in cabin swim lessons.
• Be engaged and participating/supervising during all program areas.
• Supervise a cabin of 15 to 25 campers of various genders and ages
• Maintain safety and cleanliness standards in cabin
• Conduct attendance at least three times a day
• Guide and direct the cabin to different programs and activities
• Assist and participate in different programs and activities
• Provide a safe environment for campers and staff
• React calmly and quickly in an emergency situation in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures
• Help facilitate car and bus pick up/ drop off in the morning and afternoons.
• Respond to environmental and other safety hazards that relate to the camp program
• Participate in bus monitor duties as assigned.
• Prevent accidents by maintaining constant observation, enforcing health and safety rules, and maintaining emergency readiness
• Perform an inventory assessment at the beginning and the end of the camp season
• All other duties as assigned by supervisor.

• Must be at least 18 years of age or older
• Current state approved first aid certification (YMCA can provide training pre-season)
• Current state approved CPR/AED certification (YMCA can provide training pre-season)
• Previous experience working with children, preferably in a day camp setting
• Must be highly organized
• Must complete Merrimack Valley YMCA online Child Abuse Prevention Training within the first two weeks of employment

• Position will include leading programs both indoors and outdoors
• A typical camp week is Monday through Friday 7:30 am to 5:00 pm
• There are events (ie. Family Nights and Overnights) that require more than a 40 hour work week)

• Ability to lift 40 lbs.
• Position requires ability to walk/run around the rough terrain of Camp Otter
• Able to stand/move without sitting for four to five hours at a time
• Able to handle all emergency situations that may arise

• Assist Camp Director in various areas of pre-camp staff orientation.
• Attend two Family Nights
• Lead the entire camp in songs, games, and activities

• Provides leadership and support of Annual Campaign that results in achievement of our annual fund-raising goal.

• Provide leadership and in the Activate America initiative
• Perform other duties as assigned by Senior Management.

• Development and delivery of quality programming that are both consistent with the goals and objectives of Camp Otter, as well as meet the needs and expectations of the camper families enrolled.
• Expansion of existing programs through building on traditional camp activities, while developing new program ideas relevant to that week’s theme.
• Development of quality staff and volunteers that are fully engaged in the camp and provide a safe and rich experience for all program participants.

To become a part of our working team, download the employment application and email Steph Doherty, Camp Otter Director, at Sdoherty@mvymca.org. You may also mail the application to Merrimack Valley YMCA, 360 Merrimack Street Suite 270, Lawrence MA 01843.

The core values that guide the YMCA in fulfilling the mission and goals are: Caring, Honesty, Respect, Responsibility. We instill these values in all programs while making healthier lives achievable for everyone.

**Denotes essential function of the job. The YMCA promotes an equal employment opportunity work place which includes reasonable accommodation of otherwise qualified disabled applicants and employees. Please see your manager should you have any questions about this policy or job duties.

Nothing in the job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time nor does it cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required. Job descriptions should never be misconstrued as an employee contract. All employees are “at will.”