Outdoor Education Camp Counselor
Outdoor Education Camp Counselor - Camp Oakes
Job Description
PLEASE NOTE: Job starts January 2025 and ends May 2025
Position Summary:
YMCA Camp Oakes provides a unique outdoor experience for many guests throughout Southern California. Our mission is to connect young people to the science and wonder of the natural world, igniting self-discovery, and inspiring stewardship of the planet. Through our programs, students explore the outdoors, connect with their peers, discover themselves and develop a lasting relationship with science and the environment around them.
Essential Functions:
- Supervise participants in Outdoor Education programs
- In-cabin overnight with up to 12 children 3-4 nights a week.
- Notifies immediate supervisor of all incidents and when supplies are low and
- Assist / responsible for all cabin activities as
- Inspect activity areas, ensure no hazards are present and set boundaries and the safety and well being of the participants.
- Ensures that respect for the backgrounds, and needs of all participant and staff are integrated into both program planning and
- Maintain positive role model and
- Attend all staff meetings, trainings and other YMCA functions as required by
- Maintain open lines of communication with Branch Directors, Lease Group Leaders, participant, staff and supervisor.
- Perform other duties as
- Teach Outdoor Education and/or recreation programming
- Lead activities including (but not limited to) archery, field games, and the climbing tower with good teaching and leadership skills
- Employ good teaching and leadership techniques in providing quality instruction
- Take full responsibility for the program areas of camp or assigned activity, including developing rules and procedures, ensuring adequate program supplies and maintaining or improving equipment and facilities
- Follow all rules, operating procedures, and instructions, carry and use properly the necessary equipment during activities, know and follow established emergency procedures
- Ensure the safety and supervision of students and participants
*Possibility to extend work dates through summer and/or Fall 2025
Pay Rate: $125/day plus benefits, housing provided, average work week is 5 days