Resident Counselor

About the role

The Milwaukee YMCA is seeking camp counselors for its resident site, Camp Minikani. The position aligns with the organization's mission and core values, which emphasize being cause-driven, welcoming, genuine, hopeful, and nurturing.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age; one year of college education is preferred
• First Aid, CPR, AED certified before the start of staff training
• Must be able to work outdoors for the majority of the day
• Requires participation with and leadership of youth in a wide variety of physical activities; requires the ability to traverse the campgrounds on a frequent basis throughout the day
• Good communication skills are required; must be able to interact with campers, parents, and co-workers
• Must exhibit the core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility in all aspects of work with the YMCA

Essential Functions

• Assume full responsibility for all the campers in your cabin 24 hours a day, besides from assigned time off.
• Committed to making a positive impact in the lives of the kids we serve through teaching and participating in activities, social skills, and other aspects
• Follow all camp policies and COVID-19 protocols in order to mitigate safety and health risks
• Provide leadership trainees with formal evaluations to coach them on their developing leadership skills
• Provide kids ages 7-17 exceptional programming and enriching life experiences through planning and executing activities.
• Work to ensure that all campers and staff feel included, welcomed, and safe at camp
• Be a role model to campers and staff!