JOB SUMMARY

Unleash potential and joy in each camper by helping them build memories, skills, values and lasting friendships. As an Adventure Trip Counselor you will live with, care for and guide campers ages 12-17 throughout the camp week. Lead and supervise campers on unforgettable excursion trips in northern Wisconsin and parts of Michigan. Trips include hiking, climbing, canoeing, kayaking, biking, and camping outside of camp. Work closely with the leadership team as well as campers to create a positive, engaging, safe, valuable and memorable camp experience for all!

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Live with and supervise 10-14 campers per week. Build close relationships, be a positive role model, and facilitate physical and emotional safety ensuring them a pleasant camp experience.
• Lead and assist in leading trips including climbing, rafting, hiking, canoeing, and camping adventures.
• Lead and assist in leading any/all camp activities: Specialty Area Programming, Camp Game, Campfire, Cabin Activities, Meals, Thought for the Day, TAPS etc.
• Attend and contribute to all staff trainings, meetings, and events.
• Maintain a professional appearance and be prepared to make all parents, families, and campers feel comfortable with all questions answered on arrival and departure days.
• Work with leadership team to manage camper behaviors, use effective/appropriate discipline techniques, and ask for assistance as needed.
• Maintain a safe environment for all campers. In the event of an emergency, serve as a first responder (responding, reporting, and preventing.)
• Serve as a lifeguard when assigned to ensure safe swimming and waterfront activities.
• Work with peers and leadership team to foster a positive and friendly camp culture for both campers and staff.
• Complete weekly paperwork: camper post cards, patch certificates etc.
• Assist with camp clean-up after each group departs.
• Must live on site during the program week (Sunday - Friday) and work one summer weekend program.

SKILLS AND TRAINING

• Adventure Trip Counselors must be at least 18 years of age; 21 years of age preferred per ACA requirements.
• Must enjoy working with youth in a fast-paced outdoor environment and possess demonstrated leadership abilities in this capacity.
• At least two full seasons of work experience in a summer camp environment is preferred.
• At least one year of tripping/camping experience is preferred (cumulative, outside of camp experience qualifies). Must be able to read maps and anticipate dangers to ensure the campers in the program are prepared for whatever happens.
• High school diploma, GED or equivalent required.
• Ability to think flexibly and adjust to the unpredictability of camp life. Anything can happen!
• Sufficient visual, auditory, communicative, and cognitive abilities to perform the essential functions of the position. Critical thinking and behavior management skills are essential.
• Considerable physical movement to include running, walking, hiking, boating, swimming, games, etc. required. Must be able to lift at least 30 pounds with or without assistance.
• Lifeguard, CPR, First Aid and Wilderness certifications required prior to the beginning of camp; training provided. You will be required to swim 300 yards continuously; perform a surface dive to depth of 7 to 10 feet to retrieve a 10lb object from the bottom of the pool; and tread water for 2 minutes.
• Must possess a valid driver's license with acceptable driving record as defined by the Greater Green Bay YMCA.

COMPETENCIES

• Building Relationships: Connect people to the Y’s cause by developing inclusive relationships and collaboration. Create sustainable relationships within the Y. Assist members in becoming more connected to the Y and build small communities.
• Emotional Maturity: How we understand and conduct ourselves impacts our relationships. Demonstrate ability to understand and emotions effectively in all situations.
• Advancing Our Mission and Cause: As a cause driven leader you will support the Camp U-Nah-Li-Ya, and campers by living the Y’s core values of CARING, HONESTY, RESPECT, and RESPONSIBILITY in all interactions and aspects of job performance and demonstrate the desire to serve others and fulfill camp needs.
• Safety: Adhere to and enforce safety policies and procedures for Camp U-Nah-Li-Ya. You must be able to respond in a crisis situation as directed by leadership and outlined in the Policies and Procedures manual.
• Inclusion: Values all people for their unique talents, and takes an active role in promoting practices that support diversity, inclusion, as well as cultural competence within the camp community.

This job description represents the major functions of the job but is not intended to be all inclusive. The incumbent is also responsible for performing other duties as necessary for Association success.

• An Equal Opportunity Employer

The YMCA is for all. We make sure that everyone, no matter their age, gender, race, ability, or any other identifier, is welcomed as part of the YMCA family. We are proud to celebrate diversity as an equal opportunity workplace.