CCO Cabin Counselor - Ropes (2026)

Position Summary

The Cabin Counselor provides leadership for, lives with, and cares for a cabin group of 8-10 campers. They are expected to work collaboratively with their co-counselor to ensure each camper's physical, social, and emotional health and safety needs are met. They are responsible for all other aspects of the camper’s experience, with the expectation of exceptional customer service. The Cabin Counselor is responsible for organizing, planning, and safely running one or more activity classes each week.

About the Role

At YMCA of the Rockies, we firmly believe in our mission of putting Christian principles into practice through programs, staff, and facilities in an environment that builds healthy spirit, mind, and body for all. We count on our staff to provide extraordinary experiences for our guests and for each other and we expect constant demonstration of our core values of caring, honesty, respect, responsibility, and faith.

Essential Functions for All Camp Chief Ouray Staff

• Create a safe space for all campers, families, and staff.
• Promote safe work practices to allow for development and growth for all.
• Possess the mental, social, and emotional skills necessary to build rapport and positive relationships, putting camper needs first.
• Respond to camper and customer requests for service, troubleshoot problems, and develop solutions in a patient and respectful manner.
• Contribute to a cooperative and positive camp community, be a team player.
• Be responsible for the upkeep of the camp facility and cleanliness of camp. Report any repairs in a timely manner.
• Assist other departments as needed.

Essential Functions for Cabin Counselor

• Participate in staff training prior to working with campers.
• Be concerned with the needs of camper development and growth, guiding the individual camper in participations in group, unit, and all-camp activities.
• Be qualified to, or willing to obtain skills to, set up, teach, and maintain one or more camp activities.
• Develop lesson plans for, and teach in, one or more camp activity programs.
• Assume weekend camp responsibilities for one weekend of the summer.

Requirements/Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Preferably has experience working with youth in a summer camp setting.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and efficiently manage time.
• Must have current certification in CPR/First Aid or be willing to obtain certification.
• All other duties as assigned.

General YMCA of the Rockies Requirements

• Uphold and reflect the YMCA core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, Responsibility, and Faith in all functions.
• Uphold the YMCA of the Rockies Mission, policies, and programs.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism is required.
• Promote excellent customer service skills; for example, friendly, personable, helpful, patient, and professional.
• Promote a cooperative, positive, and flexible atmosphere while working with others in a diverse environment.
• Must meet acceptable criminal background check standards.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.
• All other duties as assigned.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• Be able to work inside and outside in all weather conditions.
• Be able to hike on rugged terrain.
• Be able to lift 25 pounds, climb/work on ladders and in tight spaces.