Job Description

The Athletic Specialist & Cabin Counselor position is responsible for the planning, implementing and leading various athletic programs for campers in large and small group settings. Athletic Specialists leads and lives with a cabin of up to 7 campers. Athletic activities include, but are not limited to: Archery, Basketball, Baseball, Gaga, Land sports , Court Sports , Tennis, Volleyball, Yoga, and Mountain Biking. The Athletic Specialist/Cabin Counselor role is a safety sensitive position .  

This job announcement is not intended to be inclusive of all functions, responsibilities and qualifications associated with the position, however, representative of the essential job functions and typical criteria considered necessary to successfully perform the position.

• Provide instruction, supervision and safety of all campers in program area and cabins.

• Create, p lan and implement age-appropriate athletic lesson plans.  

• Ensure adequate supplies and resourc es are available.  

• Assist campers with achieving their goals.  

• Supervise and participate in all assigned aspects of the campers’ day which in cludes but is not limited to; c amper check-in and check-out; mealtimes ; activities; and before/after- hours duties as assigned.

• Attend and participate in All Staff Training.

• Must be 16 years of age or older.
• Previous camp experience or experience working with groups of children is preferred.
• Ability to lead and instruct a group of campers in sports program.
• Have knowledge in safety, care of equipment, inventory, skill instruction, and progressive age-appropriate programming.
• Must be able to identify age and grade level characteristics of campers.
• Training and certification will be provided during All Staff Training.

• YMCA Membership
• Discounted Programs
• 12% Employer Retirement Contribution
• Paid Sick Time

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