Camp Counselor

YMCA of Greater hartford Job Description

Job Title: Resident Camp Jr. Counselor

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt                               Job Grade:  

Primary Department: Resident Camp

Reports to: Camp Director

Revision Date: 10/24/2025                             Leadership Level: Leader

The YMCA of Greater Hartford is an association open to all committed to helping people reach their potential in spirit, mind, and body.  Our commitment is based on the belief that the purpose of this three-fold development is to live out the values of Caring, Honest, Respect and Responsibility.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the Camp Director, the Resident Camp Jr. Counselor aids in supervising and effectively leading a group of campers in daily camp activities. Resident Camp Jr. Counselors provide a safe and nurturing environment for campers and are actively involved and have a positive attitude about all camp activities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Assist with the implementation of promotional plans for program(s).
2. Create a climate in the unit that will foster the goals and objectives of the YMCA.
3. Maintain open communication with parents.
4. Provide a safe environment and program for all participants.
5. Demonstrate and promote YMCA Character Development to all members, participants, and community by:
   • Caring: to be sensitive to the well-being of others; to help others
   •  Honesty: to tell the truth; to be worthy of trust; to have integrity
   •  Respect: to treat others as you would have them treat you; to value the worth of every person, including yourself
   • Responsibility: to do what you ought to do; to be accountable for your behavior and your obligations
6. Is familiar with and carries out emergency procedures, building rules and regulations.
7.  Arrive on time for scheduled shifts, wearing appropriate uniform and name tag, and prepared for all assignments.
8. When not working with day campers’ rangers will work in clinics and assist with an overnight camp cabin.
9. Support and contribute to a safe, clean environment.
10. Consistently provide friendly, courteous assistance, exceeding camper and parent’s expectations every day, which includes building and maintaining healthy professional relationships with parents, children, host agencies, and staff.
11. To participate and work cooperatively in all staff training events and staff meetings.
12. In sympathy with, and committed to, carrying out the Mission of the YMCA of Greater Hartford.
13. To know and use counselor’s and camper’s names.
14. All other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. At least 17 years of age or have completed the Camp Jewell Counselor in Training Program
2. Prior experience working with children of groups preferred. 
3. Person must possess values consistent with the mission of the YMCA. 
4. Current certification in Standard First Aid and CPR for Professional Rescuer required. 
5. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT:

• Ability to walk, stand, and sit (including on the floor) for long periods of time.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds in weight.
• Visual and auditory ability to respond to critical situations and physical ability to act swiftly in an emergency

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.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.