Job Description
Description There's nothing like working at Y CAMP! There's nothing like summer at the Y Camp! Y Summer Camp is about FRIENDSHIPS, ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND BELONGING. And about making this...the BEST SUMMER EVER!
POSITION OVERVIEW: This position is responsible for fostering a sense of belonging in campers, providing opportunities for campers to feel achievement, and helping campers build healthy positive relationships
JOB LOCATION: Y Camp - Boone, IA
WAGE: $380/week; Y Camp also provides summer staff with on-site housing, meals, free onsite laundry, fiber optic internet connection, paid training and certification opportunities
2025 SUMMER CAMP: May 27 - August 15, 2026 and will be required to live at camp during that time period.
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: October 30, 2025 - Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: - Ensure the safety of all campers in cabins, evening programs and various department settings.
- Volunteer to give speeches, lead songs and skits, teach an activity, or make a difference in a campers Y-Camp experience.
- Ensure that all equipment is safe and working properly each and every time that it is used.
- Be prepared to provide alternative programming activity in times of inclement weather.
- Ensure that you are skilled and able in whichever department that you have been assigned.
- Successfully balance responsibilities in department with those required in cabin and throughout camp.
- Report any detrimental incidents to the Program Managers, Program Director and the Summer Camp Director.
- Notify the Summer Camp Director when equipment must be purchased or repaired.
- Complete other duties as required by the Program Managers, Program Director, Summer Camp Director or Executive Director.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: - Ability to read, write, and perform simple mathematical functions.
- Must be at least 16 years of age as on June 1st of 2025 (If under age 18, must be working with 18+ adult)
- Previous overnight camp experience preferred.
- Previous Counselor In Training (CIT) program graduates preferred.
- Additional training to be completed prior to arrival at camp and prior to campers arriving at camp.
PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS: - Visual, auditory, and verbal ability to communicate effectively with people.
- Ability to monitor property and activities.
- Ability to perform moderate physical activity
- Ability to adapt to changing working conditions
- Ability to maneuver in a nature or rugged outdoor environment.
JOB REQUIREMENTS: - Must be able to live on-site at camp during the summer
- Strong communication skills
- Strong organization skills
- Ability to work with a diverse group of people
- Ability to simultaneously manage variety of tasks
- Ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Ability to effectively apply program guidelines to those programs offered to campers and visitors of the Y-Camp.
Job Tags
Summer work, Live in, Night shift, Afternoon shift,