Nestled in the foothills of the Olympic Mountains and situated on beautiful Lost Lake between Elma and Shelton, Camp Bishop provides an excellent setting for the YMCA’s traditional overnight camping program.
Directly supervises, supports, and mentors a group of 8-12 cabin staff. Works with Camp Director to organize &
implement overall camp program. Provides a quality experience to campers & families focused on YMCA core
values: honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring. Represents the YMCA and self in a professional manner of
safety and fun. Provide direct support to cabin staff with camper problem solving, behavior management, and
social/emotional learning strategies. May work directly with campers, as needed.
Minimum age of 18 and one year out of high school.
• Two summers previous camp staff experience or equivalent.
• Specialized and practical knowledge of/ experience in: cabin leadership, child behavior, peer leadership
and supervision; staff management & motivation.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Integrity, patience, adaptability, sense of humor, enthusiasm, and a commitment to serve youth.
• Ability to train, motivate, support, share insights & ideas with, and supervise resident camp staff;
communicate openly with supervisor; organize, facilitate, and evaluate camp, unit, and other activities;
support and connect with campers; perform duties as specified in job description and by supervisor;
behave as an appropriate positive role model in all camp activities.
• Sensitivity to the needs of families including adults and children.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality for staff and campers.
• Current 1st aid & CPR for duration of the season strongly preferred. Lifeguard certification preferred.
• YMCA required trainings as part of Camp Staff training
Planning and Program Delivery:
• Promote a positive environment that fosters fun, safety and our YMCA values, while upholding, modeling,
and enforcing camp policies, personnel policies and code of conduct.
• Model positive relationship building with staff and campers.
• Connect with staff and promote a welcome and inclusive environment.
• Be visible throughout the day, leading transition times and supervising campers
• Recognize individual and group situations and effectively resolve conflicts based on camp values and
procedures, helping those campers who need extra help
• Supervise staff placed in Unit; which will include coaching, teaching, modeling, reinforcing, assisting with
difficult situations and correcting behavior. Establishing, communicating and positively reinforcing
performance standards for staff; including end of summer evaluations
• Make a conscious effort to get to know staff as individuals: interests, working style, strengths, areas for
improvement, putting a conscious effort into ensuring that it is an impactful, enjoyable summer for staff
too.
• Help facilitate daily programing, including overnights. Add creativity and variety to the camp program
with the help of the camp director and camp staff.
• Assume on Duty responsibilities, run meal times, line ups, make snack, lock up and other responsibilities
as mutually agreed upon with a supervisor.
• Serve as a cabin counselor, when needed.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Regularly required to talk, hear, and/or communicate with others.
• Frequently required to stand; walk; use hands, and reach with hands and arms.
• Occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Must frequently lift or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift or move a higher amount.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, ability to
adjust focus, with or without accommodation.
• Must participate in programming outdoors, regardless of weather.