Description

Position Description: The Cabin Counselor provides leadership for, lives with, and cares for a cabin group of 8-10 campers in male and female identifying cabins. They are expected to work collaboratively with their co-counselor to ensure each camper’s physical, social, and emotional health and safety needs are met. They are responsible for all other aspects of the camper’s experience, with the expectation of exceptional customer service. The Cabin Counselor is responsible for organizing, planning and safely running one or more activity classes each week.

Preferred dates: May 24th - August 12th, 2022
Pay: $546/week plus all meals, lodging, and opportunity to live next to Rocky Mountain National Park

Camp Chief Ouray is the residential camp of YMCA of the Rockies and located on the property of Snow Mountain Ranch. Camp Chief Ouray staff are expected to create a safe space for all campers, families, and staff while allowing development and growth for all. They should possess the social and emotional skills necessary to build rapport and positive relationships, putting camper needs first. Responding to camper and customer requests for service, troubleshooting problems and developing solutions in a patient and respectful manner is an important aspect of our work. All staff should contribute to a cooperative and positive camp community, take responsibility for the upkeep of the camp facility and cleanliness of camp. Assist with other departments as needed.

Working at Camp Chief Ouray will help you develop and fine tune skills that all employers look for; communication, collaboration, creativity, problem solving and critical thinking to name just a few. Hiring consists of us learning about your prior experiences and how you have put another’s needs before your own. Once hired, your success is our success. We are in this together and want to help you realize your best self. Check out these helpful tools from the American Camp Association on how camp can translate to out-of-summer and future work.

Requirements

All cabin counselors must be at least 18 years old. Must have current certification in CPR/First Aid or be willing to obtain certification.