Summer Camp 2026 Lead Counselor
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Job Location:
Bozeman, MT - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
12 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
POSITION SUMMARY:
Responsible for the planning execution and overall operation of a high-quality school-age child care camp site. This includes promoting YMCA core values and encouraging life-long learning. Develops and implements summer camp activities while supporting the Camp Director in leading efforts to create a safe environment for healthy positive child development and strong family relationships while mentoring and supporting program staff (50% of workload). Provides direct supervision of a group of children aged 5-12 in summer day camp while providing a quality experience to children and parents focused on YMCA core values: honesty respect responsibility and caring (50% of workload).
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Creates and schedules all camp sessions and activities to be reviewed and approved by Camp Director.
2. Supports camp counselors in daily implementation of lesson/activity plans.
3. Directly supervises program participants lead counselors counseling staff and volunteers in accordance with organizations policies and applicable laws.
4. Maintains program site equipment and program records.
5. Confirm and coordination of camp field trips and events.
6. Purchases and maintains supply expenses for camp activities that have been outlined on the camp budget and approved by the Program Coordinator.
7. Monitors transportation for field trips.
8. Ensures guidelines from program models are met such as HEPA standards and Camp Readers Program. Ensures all program records are accurate and maintained.
9. Supports Camps and Family Program Director and Program Coordinator in assuring that YMCA best practice guidelines are being followed program standards are met and safety procedures are being followed.
10. Supports Camps and Family Program Director and Program Coordinator to train develop schedule and direct personnel and volunteers as needed. Participates in reviews and helps evaluate staff performance.
11. Provides upkeep of program facilities and equipment and ensures the physical environment supports healthy living.
12. Supports Camps & Family Programs Director and Program Coordinator in supervising staff children sites and all activities.
13. Maintains positive relationships and effective communication with parents. Engages parents as volunteers.
14. Supports staff with parent interaction and behavioral plans.
15. Plans attends and participates in family nights program activities staff meetings and staff professional development opportunities.
16. Supervise a group of children with a creative fun positive attitude.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Bachelors Degree or Associate Degree in a related field or a Child Development Credential or at least 2 years of experience in a leadership role in summer camp setting.
2. 21 years of age preferred.
3. Must be able to pass a Criminal Background Check.
4. Infant/Child/Adult CPR First Aid and AED certifications within 30 days of hire date.
5. Ability to plan organize and implement age-appropriate/developmentally appropriate program activities.
6. Previous experience with diverse populations. Ability to develop positive authentic relationships with people from different backgrounds.
7. Must demonstrate leadership qualities-allowing for the development of personal and professional interpersonal relationships with staff campers parents and others.
PREFERRED:
8. Previous camp program design experience.
9. Previous experience working with children in a developmental setting.
KEY FOCUS AREAS:
- Staff Supervision Program Development
- Risk Management
- Conflict Management
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Ability to communicate and work with groups participating (age and skill levels) and provide necessary instruction to campers and staff.
- Ability to observe camper behavior assess its appropriateness enforce appropriate safety regulations and emergency procedures and apply appropriate behavior-management techniques.
- Ability to observe staff behavior assess its appropriateness enforce appropriate safety regulations and emergency procedures and apply appropriate management techniques.
- Visual and auditory ability to identify and respond to environmental and other hazards related to the activity.
- Physical ability to respond appropriately to situations requiring first aid. Must be able to assist campers in an emergency (fire evacuation illness or injury) and possess strength and endurance required to maintain constant supervision of campers.
GVYMCA is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse and equitable work environment. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by local state or federal law. All job offers are contingent on the results of a background check.
**PLEASE INCLUDE 3 REFERENCE CHECKS ONE PROFESSIONAL IN YOUR COVER LETTER.**
Key Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Public Relations
- Google Docs
- Data Collection
- MailChimp
- Microsoft Word
- Dermal Fillers
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Research Experience
- Microsoft Excel
- Adobe Photoshop
- Writing Skills
About Company
Welcome to Gallatin Valley YMCA where community comes together! The Y is a cause-driven organization that is for youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Y is for everyone.
