Trailblazer Counselor

CREATING IMPACTFUL MEMORIES

Job Description

As the nation’s leading nonprofit organization committed to strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility, the Y offers more than just a job. We offer you a career with a future and the chance to make a difference. The Y is looking for energetic, enthusiastic servant leaders to uphold the mission of the YMCA, and demonstrate behaviors that reflect a determined, nurturing, genuine, hopeful, and welcoming nature.

Qualifications

• Preferred Age: 21+
• Previous backpacking experience preferred
• Hold or have the ability to obtain a lifeguarding certification
• Hold or have the ability to obtain a Wilderness First Aid certification

• Lead off-site backpacking and camping trips with a group of teenage campers
• Assist in planning routes, travel, and menu
• Inspect equipment before/after each trip
• Safely transport campers to/from campsite and trails
• Team player with personal commitment to YMCA Mission, Philosophy & Character Development Values
• Ensure the emotional, mental, and physical safety of all participants
• Complete required paperwork in timely manner
• Work in tandem with other camp staff to create a safe and welcoming experience for all
• Effectively manage camper behavior and homesickness
• Inform leadership staff of any camper concerns
• Ability to accept guidance and supervision
• Ability to demonstrate enthusiasm, sense of humor, patience, self-control, maturity, responsibility, sound judgment, and good decision-making skills
• Be of good character, and in sympathy with the goals and objectives of YMCA Camp Piomingo
• Other duties as assigned