As a team member at Camp Y.I. you can expect to be welcomed in an open, diverse, and inclusive community. Your days will consist of working at one of our activities. You will be helping children gain confidence, develop important skills, and be a mentor to them.
The ideal candidate to work at Camp Y.I. is an active, silly, openhearted individual who adores kids, and who is a motivated, responsible team player with the heart of a teacher. The ideal candidate will also enjoy working outdoors in a rustic environment, under sometimes harsh weather conditions or on difficult terrain and will know how to keep calm in stressful situations.
Responsibilities:
- Working with other staff members on camp activities ensuring a safe and nurturing environment
- Support, Encourage, Lead campers in camp activities
- Monitor campers to ensure compliance with rules and prevent accidents
- Cleaning, maintaining, and ensuring proper use of camp property and facilities
- Report and record incidents to senior staff
Requirements:
- 18 years of age or older, 21 for lead positions and health center
- High School Diploma, or equivalent
- Interest in working with children
- Physical ability to participate in activities, this may include but is not limited to; running, climbing swimming, lifting items or supporting the weight of children
- Ability to pass a background check, national sex offender registry check and provide a minimum of 2 positive reference checks
- Attend staff training as provided by Camp YI
If your application is received and you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted. If you have questions about becoming a staff member, please email the Assistant Camp Director marynmacdermott@gmail.com.