Camp Orkila is located in the breathtaking San Juan Islands. The views don't stop when you enter camp though. With more than 280 acres of beautiful beachfront, ancient forest, and amazing open spaces, Orkila will capture your imagination.
Compensation: New hires: $75/day, Staff returning to the same or equivalent job for the second season: $82/day, Staff returning to the same or equivalent job for three or more seasons: $90/day
Tell me about this job!
A Summer Camp Cabin Counselor provides supervision and enrichment to a specific group of campers at Camp Orkila on beautiful Orcas Island, WA. A Summer Camp Cabin Counselor serves as a professional role model for our campers by leading through example and guiding campers through recreational activities that teach life skills, encourage healthy and safe behaviors, and create a positive camper experience. Recreational activities with campers include but are not limited to arts and crafts, sports, social recreation, songs, nature hikes, archery, and other games and enrichment activities. Summer Camp Cabin Counselors are supervised by Unit Directors and perform other duties as assigned.
To learn more about working with Camp & Outdoor Leadership at the Y, please visit us online at www.campingandoutdoorleadership.org
What you'll get from working at The Y
Membership to the YMCA of Greater Seattle
Free access to mental health resources
Rapidly-accruing paid time off (PTO)
*Some benefits only available to full-time staff
What we're looking for in an applicant
1. 18 years old or older
2. 1-2 years of experience with children; camps, childcare, tutoring, nannying, coaching
3. Previous camp experience preferred
4. 1+ years of experience leading others as a supervisor or lead
5. Demonstrated experience planning and implementing group activities
6. Ability to participate in activities that involve rigorous physical activity in an outdoor setting including, but not limited to hiking, boating, camping, and swimming.
If applicable, "Other combinations of applicable education, training, and experience which provide the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position may be considered."
Preferred Education/Experience
• Current state approved first aid certification*
• Current state approved CPR certification*
• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Current Wilderness First Responder strongly preferred. Documented knowledge of challenge courses and current safety standards and practices
• Prefer knowledge of and previous experience with, diverse populations (language, culture, race, physical ability, sexual orientation, etc.). Ability to speak any language in addition to English may be helpful.
• Experience with anti-racism practices and coalition building.