Camp Cherokee Camp Counselor

• Provides positive leadership, guidance and proper supervision of campers ranging in age 5-15.
• Provide positive leadership, guidance, and proper and responsible supervision of 4 -7 campers.
• Accountable for knowledge of whereabouts of each camper in group at all times.
• Coordinate, lead, supervise, and actively participate in group and program activities.
• Assist other counselors, and CIT’s with input and leadership.
• Assist Upper Staff with leading small and large group activities.
• Encourage positive safety and health measures, and respect for YMCA property, equipment and facilities.
• Maintain good public relations with parents of campers.
• Setting a good example for the campers, and conducting personal behavior with campers in mind.

• Must be at least 16 years of age and have completed 10th grade.
• Must be certified in First Aid and CPR.
• Must attend all pre-camp training, retreats, and opening training session.
• Possess leadership qualities and ability to use sound judgment.
• Relate to one’s peers and supervisors in a work setting.
• Good health, enthusiasm, individual maturity, moral character, team qualities, and communication skills.
• Possess interest in the development of children.
• Must be able to endure hot temperatures, physical exertion, manual labor, behavioral conflicts, and must be able to walk, run, and swim every day.
• Must be able to handle, control, and assist 4 - 7 campers in a cabin daily and teach various classes.
• Sufficient strength, agility and mobility to perform essential functions of position to safely supervise children’s activities.