Camp Counselor

3 weeks ago

Fort Worth, Texas, United States YMCA of Metropolitan Fort Worth Full time

YMCA of Metropolitan Fort Worth Employment Application

Located on 360 scenic acres along the Trinity River and just minutes from downtown Fort Worth, YMCA Camp Carter offers enriching summer camp experiences through 11 weeks of summer day camp and 1 week of overnight camp.

As a Camp Counselor, you will play a pivotal role in creating a memorable and impactful camp experience. You will supervise and lead a group of campers in daily activities, evening programs, and overnight stays, ensuring a safe, engaging, and nurturing environment. Camp Counselors are actively involved in all aspects of camp life, bringing energy, enthusiasm, and a positive attitude to every activity.

If you're passionate about working with youth, fostering their growth, and building meaningful connections, we invite you to join our team at YMCA Camp Carter

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  • Provide opportunities for the group so that each individual experience success.
  • Assist each camper with meeting personal goals and those established by the camp for camper development.
  • Follow established procedures for supervising camper health and enforcing all safety regulations.
  • Maintain health, safety, cleanliness in program areas.
  • Identify and report any potential risks.
  • Follow established health and safety standards of the YMCA, and Dept. of Public Health.
  • Supervise campers throughout daily activities and ensure program areas are safe for current activities.
  • Take and maintain attendance throughout the day.
  • Leads specialized activities according to training.
  • Support activity specialists when attending activities with one's group.
  • Assist the pool staff and lifeguards with maintaining safety during swim activities.
  • Actively participate in staff training, meetings, etc.
  • Help out with all camp activities and participate as a member of the camp staff team.
  • Demonstrate/teach the YMCA core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility with all campers and staff.
  • Follow all camp rules, regulations and policies and enforce them among peers.
  • Maintain positive public relations with parents, visitors, and the general public at all times.
  • Able to visually and audibly identify and respond to environmental and other hazards related to assigned activities.
  • Capable to respond appropriately to emergencies and situations requiring first aid and/or CPR.
  • Submit all required paperwork on time.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
  • Supervises campers with co-counselor during evening program.
  • Lives in cabin with campers and co-counselor, ensuring 24 hour supervision.
  • Attend all Camp Counselor trainings and orientation
QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:
  • Prior camp staff experience or equivalent experience preferred
  • At least 18 years old (by May 27th)
  • Available May 12th - August 10th, 2025 to live on-site
  • Desire and ability to supervising children
  • Desire and ability to work in a camp setting
  • Good role model, high integrity, and adaptable
  • Ability to understand and follow directions
  • Positive attitude and ability to build and or work as a cohesive team
  • Current First Aid and Adult and Child CPR certifications or willingness to obtain (training will be provided)
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
  • Must be able to work in fast paced environment that requires patience, focus and diligence.
  • Must be able to work outside for extended periods of time during summer conditions, including heat.
  • Meet strength and lifting requirements of 40lbs.
  • See and observe all sections of an assigned zone or area of responsibility
ADDITIONAL APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
  • Clean criminal record check. (Must be able to pass a Background Records Check prior to working directly with children.)
  • Complete First Aid and CPR certifications within the first 30 days of hire. Training Provided.
  • Attendance of all required camp trainings.
MISSION
To put Christian principles into practice through programs, services and relationships that build a healthy spirit, mind and body for all.

AREAS OF IMPACT
The YMCA is an organization that serves all people, from all backgrounds and all walks of life. Our purpose is to strengthen community. Our areas of impact include:
  • Youth Development: Empowering young people to reach their full potential.
  • Healthy Living: Improving individual and community well-being.
  • Social Responsibility: Providing support and inspiring action in our communities.
OUR CULTURE
Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day.

We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become.

We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality.

We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world.

We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential.

We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

MAKE A DIFFERENCE. WORK AT THE Y.

This job description is not intended to be all inclusive. It is understood that the employee will also perform other reasonable association duties and will be responsible for implementation of the policies, procedures and standards established by the Metropolitan Board, the branch Board of Managers and the Association Leadership. Job descriptions are reviewed periodically and may be revised at the discretion of management. This job description is not a written or implied contract.

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