TREASURE VALLEY FAMILY YMCA
Lead, Counselor - YMCA Camp at Horsetheif Reservoir (Finance)
Responsibilities:
Monitor and ensure safety of participants, staff and volunteers in a primitive outdoor camp setting. Function as point person and provide leadership through planning, organizing, supervising and facilitating youth in a variety of outdoor living skills, under all weather conditions. Keep equipment and storage areas clean and organized at all times in addition to educating and holding campers responsible for maintaining equipment in use. Promote inclusiveness and community amongst participants and other staff members. Provide leadership development for counselors in training. Work as a team with other Youth Leads under the guidance of the Director or Coordinator and take initiative when needed. Stay informed of youth program offerings and cross promote when appropriate. Ensure informative and positive parent letters about each camper are sent on a weekly basis.
Qualifications:
Must be 21 years of age. Experience working with youth. Ability to live on site during scheduled program times. Must be able to meet YMCA transportation requirements.Must have ability to lead and participate in physically strenuous activities in a high altitude outdoor wilderness environment.
Schedule:
This is a seasonal position from May 22nd August 6th. Typical camp schedule will be Sunday - Friday. Occasional Saturdays will be required. All camp staff receives a 24 hour time off period every 7 days.Must be able to live at YMCA camp facilities in Cascade, Idaho during program delivery times.
Welcoming and Inclusion:
At the Y, we welcome everyone whose behavior adheres to our core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility. We advance our cause by building a stronger and more equitable community where everyone has the opportunity to learn, grow, thrive, and reach their full potential with dignity. The Y is a force for building bridges among all peopleregardless of ability, age, birthplace, cultural background, ethnicity, faith, gender, gender identity, ideology, income, race, or sexual orientation. The Y is for all.
How to Apply:
External candidates must complete an online application. If you have any questions regarding the position please visit our website at www.ymcatvidaho.org or contact jobs@ymcatvidaho.org. All current YMCA staff must apply through their UKG (Kronos) account, and updated resume and cover letter is recommended. Previous YMCA staff may email their updated resume and cover letter to jobs@ymcatvidaho.org with the name of the job they are applying for in the subject line or apply through their existing UKG (Kronos) account.