What are the responsibilities and job description for the Residential Camp Counselor position at Sonoma County Family YMCA?
Pay rate: $595-$655/week (based on experience)
This position is a temporary, 2-week, full time opportunity. Candidates must be available for the dates of July 9-23, 2023. Employees live at Camp Ravencliff for the time of employment, Camp Ravencliff is located in Redway, CA.
Camp Ravencliff has been providing life-changing experiences for children for nearly 100 years. It is a high energy, fast paced environment. We often say camp jobs are the toughest jobs you’ll ever love; watching children grow and explore during the weeks at camp is highly rewarding.
Our Camp Counselors work as a team to build a positive and supportive environment for youth in grades 4-9. Camp Counselors ensure social, physical, spiritual and mental development needs are being met through the planning and leading of recreation and enrichment activities in a residential summer camp setting.
Successful candidates for this position possess the following skills-
- Passion for working with youth.
- Supportive of diversity and inclusion in all interactions.
- Strong communication to include active listening skills.
- Ability to effectively collaborate with a diverse team.
Minimum Qualifications-
- Minimum 18 years of age at the time of employment or high school graduate.
- High school graduate or GED, some college preferred.
- At least 6 months’ experience working with children in a classroom or camp setting.
- Current CPR/First Aid certification by the first day of camp.
- Fingerprint clearance from both Department of Justice (DOJ) & FBI, which includes sex offender screening.
- Required to show proof of COVID vaccination prior to employment, or if applicable, request a medical or religious exemption.
Preferred Qualifications-
- Red Cross Waterfront Lifeguard certification or YMCA Lifeguard certification
- Experience or a passion to share skills in arts and crafts, sports, games, music, storytelling, environmental education, and large and small group activities.
- Experience attending residential camp as a child
Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
Sonoma County Family YMCA provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
