Overnight Camp Youth Leader

Classification: Seasonal

FLSA Status and Grade : NE-1, Exempt (1182.4)

Salary Range: $600 per week – includes room & board

Location: YMCA Camp Edwards

Reports to: Executive Director – Camp Edwards

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Overnight Camp Youth Leader at YMCA Camp Edwards is a seasonal position reporting to the Executive Director, leaders live with campers, guiding them through daily routines and activities to foster a supportive, engaging environment. They are responsible for the care, health, and safety of campers from diverse age and socio-economic groups, serving as positive role models and playing a key role in shaping each camper’s experience.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Guide cabin and individual campers in participating successfully in all aspects of camp activities. 
• Connect with every camper in cabin group on a daily basis.
• Supervise and facilitate all assigned aspects of the campers’ day, including but not limited to, wake-up, cabin clean-up, mealtimes, cabin activities, rest period, camper free time, evening activities, campfire, bedtime and cabin overnight supervision.
• Prepare for and actively participate in staff training, staff meetings and any other program team meetings. 
• Set a good example for campers and others including cleanliness, punctuality, sharing clean-up and chores, sportsmanship, table manners, appropriate language, etc. 
• Carry out established rules for supervising camper health. 
• Maintain safety and enforce regulations for all campers and staff.
• Assist in maintenance and inventory of Program Area supplies.
• Participates in and leads Campfire songs and activities. 
• Participates in and leads Morning Inspirational for campers. 
• Services and cleans all assigned guest rooms, meeting rooms, restrooms, buildings, offices and other areas in accordance to cleaning standards. 
• Effectively communicate program details, training materials and schedule changes to staff and campers.
• Create positive relationships with members, supervisor, co-workers, subordinates and the general public.
• Model, practice, and carry out YMCA values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility. 
• Maintain American Camping Association Standards as well as other related governing agencies in relation to particular program areas.
• Monitor and maintain the highest moral standards and values in all areas of the YMCA resident camping programs.
• Follows YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, youth protection policies and emergencies.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 18 years of age
• Experience working with children
• YMCA camp experience or equivalent preferred
• CPR/First Aid Certified or able to complete training before season starts
• YMCA lifeguard certification and/or level 1 – Rockwall and High Ropes training or successfully complete during YMCA staff training week

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Must be physically capable of standing for long periods of time, walking, hiking and participating in related camp program activities (i.e.: pool, archery, nature hikes, climbing tower, mountain bikes, lake front, arts & crafts, team challenge, group games, twilight activities, chapel, campfire)

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. or more in performance of duties.

• Ability to work effectively in a variety of environments including the outdoors, indoors, office and social settings.
• Ability to work outdoors in sun, heat, cold, snow conditions and various weather changes depending on program and season.

BACKGROUND AND COMPLIANCE:

• All offers of employment are contingent upon the meeting the minimum Association-requirement(s) established for: employment references, personal references and Fingerprinting (a search of the candidate’s criminal background history).
• This position is a seasonal, resident (overnight) camp counselor role and is classified as exempt from California overtime and minimum wage requirements under the California “Organized Camp” exemption (California Labor Code §1182.4 and Health & Safety Code §18897). Counselors are paid on a weekly salary basis that meets or exceeds 85% of the California minimum wage for a 40‑hour workweek, regardless of the number of hours worked. Room and board are provided on site as part of employment for the duration of the camp session.