Camp Lead - Hourly

Do you love being outside in all seasons?  Are you looking for a fun interactive work environment working with families, adults, and youth?  Camp du Nord is now hiring Camp Hosts for their 2026-2027 Fall Winter Spring Season!

The salary for this position starts at $17 hourly. We take into consideration an individual’s background and experience in determining salary; therefore, base pay offered may vary considerably depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.  Other job perks include free lodging in a private room in a shared staff cabin, delicious food in our Dining Hall on days we offer meal service, access to du Nord equipment and amenities, and being a part of a great team of people, and living and working in one of the most beautiful places in the whole world!

1.      Job Summary: 

Responsibilities of a Camp Host include keeping track of arrivals and departures, cleaning cabins, preparing paperwork, making espresso drinks in the Camp Store, scheduling, starting, and stoking saunas, maintaining the hole in the ice for winter saunas, hosting meals in the Dining Hall, creating social media posts for camp, programming support for programmed weekends.  The Camp Host will help to provide a safe, fun space for campers from a diverse background.

2.     Essential Functions: 

Develop and deliver programs that are appropriate for the age/ability of the campers while following safety and educational procedures.

• Use Word and Excel programs to create documents to communicate with campers.
• Using computer programs to access reservations, process purchases in the Camp Store.
• Prepare, lead, teach, and evaluate the success camp programs.
• Ensure campers and staff are following safety and educational procedures.

Prepare for and actively participate in staff training, continued learning, and meetings.

• May assist in the implementation of staff training and train other staff of their responsibilities.
• Ensure campers and staff follow safety procedures.
• Provide work direction to other camp staff as needed. 

Assist in the direction, supervision, and organization of campers and staff in their groups within activities and throughout the camp in order to meet the intended camper outcomes.

• Apply Social Emotional Learning concepts and basic youth development principles in working with campers and staff through communication, relationship development, respect for diversity, involvement and empowerment.
• Ability to communicate and work with groups (all ages and skill levels) and provide necessary instruction to campers and staff.
• Assure campers are properly supervised at all times.
• Be aware of and implement safety guidelines within all of camp. 

Maintain high standards for health and mental health in all activities for campers and staff.

• Ability to respond appropriately to situations requiring first aid. Must be able to assist campers and staff in an emergency (fire, evacuation, illness, or injury) and possess strength and endurance required to maintain constant supervision of campers and staff. You will be looked to as a leader during emergency procedures.
• Ability to identify and respond to camper and staff behavior, assess its appropriateness, enforce appropriate safety regulations and emergency procedures, and apply appropriate behavior-management techniques in alignment with camp training and proactive response.
• Contribute to verbal and written evaluations and communication as requested. 

Maintain high standards of safety in all activities for campers and staff.

• Assist in maintaining accurate program records including incident reports and documentation.
• Know and understand ALL emergency procedures associated with the camp program. You will be looked to as a leader during emergency procedures.
• Know, enforce, and follow all safety guidelines associated with the camp and all program areas.  This includes but is not limited to being responsible for camper and staff safety at all times. 
• Be alert to equipment and facilities to ensure utilization, proper care, and maintenance is adhered to; report repairs needed promptly to camp leadership.

Be a role model to campers and staff in your attitude and behavior.

• Actively participate with all campers and staff in all programs and activities as assigned.
• Follow and uphold all safety and security rules and procedures.
• Set a good example to campers and staff in regard to general camp procedures and practices including sanitation, schedule, and sportsmanship.
• Ensure that camp as a whole is kept clean, organized, and free of litter. 

Represent the camp when interacting with families, volunteers, and community members.

• Follow safety and security protocols when campers are in public while presenting a positive image of the camp.

 3.        Relationships: 

This position reports to the Fall Winter Spring Program Director who reports to the Executive Director.  The incumbent interacts regularly with camp staff, campers, volunteers, and families. This position involves interaction with individuals and communities of a diverse background. 

4.     Qualifications: 

Required

Minimum age of 18.

Adult and Pediatric First Aid & CPR/AED provided by YMCA or other certified organization

Minimum of one (1) season experience in camp, youth programs, recreation, working with children, or in a related field.

Demonstrated ability to organize program logistics.

Demonstrated ability to work as a member of a team and the ability to accomplish tasks with little direct supervision.

Strong organizational and communication skills. 

5.          Work Conditions: 

Must have the physical ability to lead and participate in camp activities which include, but are not limited to, hiking, skiing, canoeing, building campfires, physical games, and other camp activities. 

Must be capable of carrying loads of up to 90 pounds and able to traverse hilly and uneven terrain without undue exertion.

Work in conditions that will create dirt and dust.

Work in conditions that may require staff to use fire protection equipment, washers and dryers, dishwashers, and specialty program equipment.  Ability to drive camp vehicles or watercraft.

Perform essential program support to camp activities and programs which may include, but are not limited to the following activities: semi – reaching to full-reach overhead, crouching, leaning, kneeling, shoveling, and twisting of the waist, shoulders, and legs.

Must have visual and auditory ability to identify and respond to environmental and other hazards related to the activity.

Ability to perform a variety of tasks outdoor in different climate with daily exposure to the sun, heat, and cold.

6.          Additional Notes: 

This job description represents the major functions of the position but is not intended to be all-inclusive. The incumbent may help in other camp program areas as needed. The incumbent is responsible for taking direction from the Program Director or their representatives in completing projects or performing duties deemed necessary for the Camp or Association success.