Job detail
Day Camp Counselor Full Time - Seasonal (Oshkosh YMCA)
OSHKOSH COMMUNITY YOUNG MENS CHRISTIAN ASSN INC
Location
Town of Algoma, Wisconsin
Quick overview
The Camp Counselor will provide direct guidance and supervision to an assigned group of campers during various camp activities and assist in the development and administration of camp programming. Responsibilities also include maintaining a safe camp environment, assisting with required record keeping, and attending mandatory family nights and sleepovers.
Requirements summary
Candidates must have successfully completed high school and be at least 18 years old by the start of camp sessions in June 2026. Applicants are required to attend all pre-camp training and orientation, and must be available to work the full 12-week program duration.
high schoolRecord KeepingCreativitySupervisionChild Abuse PreventionSafety ManagementEnthusiasmSelf-MotivationProgram ExecutionIndependent ThinkingCamp Administration
Job description
Job DetailsJob Location
- Oshkosh,
- WI 54904Position
- Type: SeasonalAs a Camp Counselor, you'll take on a pivotal role in providing direct guidance to campers during their immersive camp experience. Your dynamic contribution as a cause-driven member of the YMCA summer team involves executing engaging programs, fostering a safe and lively environment, and assisting in overall camp administration.
Workdays
- Hours vary Monday –
- Friday between 6:30AM-6:30PM; program operates June 8-August 28, 2026. Counselors training is June 1-6, 2026. Counselors must be available to work all 12 weeks of the program and be in attendance for all training dates. (Time off for vacations may be granted)
- Hours per
- Week: Full Time (up to 40 hours per week) or Part Time (up to 30 hours per week) Counselors are required to work 2 out of 3 campouts over the summer.
- Essential
- Functions:
- Provide direction and supervision of camp activities with camper group
- Under the direction of the Day Camp Site Director, the Counselor is responsible for the supervision and interaction of their assigned group of campers.
- Assist in the development and administration of camp programming
- Assist in maintaining appropriate records and ratios as required by DCF252
- Attend family nights and sleepovers
- Maintain a clean and safe camp
- Maintain program areas and equipment
- Coordinate the use of all supplies and equipment
- Performance of other duties assigned by the Day Camp Site Camp Director Qualifications
- Must have successfully completed high school.
- Must be 18 years old or older by the first day camp is in session.
- Must attend all of pre-camp counselors training & orientation
- Be creative, enthusiastic, self-motivated, and outgoing with ability to think independently
- Abusive Head Trauma Training (within 30 days of employment).
- Child Abuse Prevention Training (within 30 days of employment).
