International Cabin Staff

About the Role

This is a seasonal exchange program located at various YMCA of Greater Seattle Resident Camps. International Cabin Staff ensure the supervision and safety of campers at all times. Learn more about working with Camp & Outdoor Leadership at the Y.

HIRING RANGE: Minimum $75 / day, maximum $250 / day; camp roles span multiple compensation tiers, and daily pay rates are determined by specific role and years of YMCA seasonal experience.

Responsibilities

• Supervises a group of campers, ensuring all are accounted for and safe at all times.
• Facilitates developmentally appropriate program activities that promote camper skill and character development.
• Leads and assists with all-camp special events.
• Provides leadership and supervision to developing teen leaders.
• Maintains high standards of housekeeping, including bathrooms, cabins, and main lodge.
• Assists in keeping program equipment in working condition and available.
• Maintains program areas in a safe and orderly condition.
• Communicates personal or camper needs to supervisor in a timely manner.
• Attends staff meetings and trainings.
• Maintains relevant American Camping Association standards.
• Follows YMCA policies and procedures, including medical, disciplinary, child abuse prevention, and emergency protocols.

Qualifications

• 18 years old or older.
• Current certifications in CPR and First Aid (paid course provided if necessary, as part of training).
• 1-2 years of experience with children in camps, childcare, tutoring, nannying, or coaching.
• Demonstrated experience planning and implementing group activities.
• Ability to participate in rigorous outdoor activities like hiking, boating, camping, and swimming.
• Strong English language skills.
• Ability to relate professionally to parents/caregivers, campers, and staff.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous camp experience.
• Knowledge of and experience with diverse populations (language, culture, race, physical activity, sexual orientation, etc.).
• Ability to speak a language in addition to English.
• Experience with anti-racism practices and coalition building.

Work Environment

This job operates in a residential camp setting, both indoors and outdoors. Staff typically live in shared cabins with campers or in shared staff housing for the duration of employment. Specific housing depends on position and availability.

Physical Demands

The employee is regularly required to talk, hear, stand, walk, use hands, and reach. Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Occasionally lifts up to 50 pounds.

Schedule

The usual camp workweek is six days on and one day off, including training, staff meetings, and regular duties. This position is exempt from minimum wage and overtime regulations per Washington State law.

Travel

Required to live onsite at camp. All work-related travel is conducted by YMCA Authorized Drivers.

Benefits

• YMCA membership for you and your household.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance.
• Retirement with generous employer contributions.
• Free access to mental health resources.
• Rapidly-accruing paid time off (PTO) available immediately upon hire.
• Discounts on qualifying YMCA childcare and day camp programs.
• Some benefits only available to full-time staff.