Ymcachicago
Summer 2026 Overnight Camp Junior Counselor
Ymcachicago, Burlington, Wisconsin, United States, 53105
Summer 2026 Overnight Camp Junior Counselor
Job Category : Recreation and Sports
Requisition Number : YMCAC005295
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Posted : December 30, 2025
Part-Time
On-site
Salary : $520 USD per year
Locations Showing 1 location
Camp MacLean YMCA 31041 Durand Ave Burlington, WI 53105, USA
YMCA Camp MacLean has been proudly providing camp programming for children, teens, and adults since 1941. YMCA Camp MacLean is located in beautiful southeast Wisconsin, one mile east of the city of Burlington. Throughout the years the camp has served tens of thousands of youth from all over the Chicagoland area and southeast Wisconsin. Our programs have grown from a summer camp for boys to a year-round camping center serving youth, families, and many different organizations.
Under the direct supervision of the Program Director, the Overnight Camp Junior Counselor is responsible to assist the counselor with the well-being of 10-14 youth 24 hours a day for the duration of the camp session.
Pay starts at $520 bi-weekly, housing & meals provided
Our staff is the Y's greatest asset. Our teams provide valuable skills, knowledge, and passion that is essential to the contribution and positive impact in our communities, which is why we offer Y employees numerous perks and benefits, including:
Competitive salaries
reflecting your skills and experience.
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
for eligible employees, plus wellness programs, mental health resources, and a family gym membership.
Generous PTO
and paid holidays, with flexible work hours for work-life balance.
403(b) plan
with company contributions for eligible employees after 2 years of service.
Continuous learning opportunities
through workshops and training programs.
Supportive work environment
valuing diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Discounts on programs , employee assistance programs, and company-sponsored events.
Scope and Responsibilities
Responsible for assisting the Summer Overnight Camp Counselor with ALL campers.
Ensure safety for ALL campers at ALL times including:
Physical and emotional health
Never leaving a camper unsupervised
Putting campers first
Being aware and able to determine if something is unsafe, e.g., pillow fights, sliding down banister, towel whipping
Assist the Summer Overnight Camp Counselor to supervise campers at all times, so that a camper is never unsupervised. Junior Counselors cannot supervise campers on their own without a lead counselor (18+ years old)
Providing certain campers with problems extra individual attention, but not to neglect the campers without problems.
Teach skill periods depending on their interest and abilities.
Provide public relations/customer service to parents/guardians to ensure a positive impression of our camps.
Provide and prepare stories, skits, stunts, games, devotions, etc. prior to the start of camp for cabin time, rainy days, or extended periods of time.
Be available and flexible to provide support and fill in at any area of the camp at all times.
Prohibiting intimate displays of affection toward any camper. This includes: hand holding, writing letters or emails to campers, asking for phone numbers of campers, text messaging campers or sharing phone numbers with campers. It is prohibited to participate in any camper/counselor romances.
Serve as a lifeguard or look out at the waterfront and at the pool.
Lead cabin devotions or huddle ups each night before bed.
Assist Summer Overnight Camp Counselor with tracking camper's hygiene. Campers are to take a soapy shower every day. Campers are never to go home on check-out day dirty or unclean.
Share and lead songs with other counselors during campfires and before meals. Each counselor has at least two songs ready to share at campfires.
Assist Summer Overnight Camp Counselor with checking campers bedding to ensure cleanliness. If bedding is soiled, bag up bedding and make bed with fresh bedding from the health officer.
Supervise the store line and store area, making sure there are only two campers in the store at one time.
Be mindful of keeping the camp clean by picking up litter.
Responsible for the safety and upkeep of all program equipment. If you use it - put it back, if it is broken - report it to the camp director, if you run out - report it to the camp director, if it is unsafe - don't use it and report it to the camp director.
Responsible for camper discipline and taking campers whose behavior is beyond the counselor to the assistant program director.
Responsible to make sure campers needing nighttime medication report to the health center after the evening snack time.
Responsible to maintain a positive attitude and refrain from behavior that is detrimental to the staff team and staff morale.
Maintain a clean and orderly cabin, setting examples for campers.
Responsible for reporting any of your own health concerns (ill/exhausted) to your supervisor.
Requirements and Qualifications
Minimum age of 16 yrs old.
Strong interest, maturity and judgment in working with children in an outdoor setting.
Knowledge and experience in camp related activities preferred.
Current CPR and First Aid certifications (within the past year)
Child Abuse Prevention
Reporting any items that may provide a health or safety hazard to staff, members or guests to your supervisor
Following all policies and procedures related to keeping children safe in our facilities and programs, including those related to the monitoring and supervision of children
Reporting any suspicious behavior and violation of policy and procedures to your supervisor
Completing all child abuse prevention training as required
Qualifications Skills Behaviors Preferred Team Player Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
Enthusiastic Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
Motivations Preferred Ability to Make an Impact Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
Growth Opportunities Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility
Education Experience Licenses & Certifications Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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Requisition Number : YMCAC005295
Apply now
Posted : December 30, 2025
Part-Time
On-site
Salary : $520 USD per year
Locations Showing 1 location
Camp MacLean YMCA 31041 Durand Ave Burlington, WI 53105, USA
YMCA Camp MacLean has been proudly providing camp programming for children, teens, and adults since 1941. YMCA Camp MacLean is located in beautiful southeast Wisconsin, one mile east of the city of Burlington. Throughout the years the camp has served tens of thousands of youth from all over the Chicagoland area and southeast Wisconsin. Our programs have grown from a summer camp for boys to a year-round camping center serving youth, families, and many different organizations.
Under the direct supervision of the Program Director, the Overnight Camp Junior Counselor is responsible to assist the counselor with the well-being of 10-14 youth 24 hours a day for the duration of the camp session.
Pay starts at $520 bi-weekly, housing & meals provided
Our staff is the Y's greatest asset. Our teams provide valuable skills, knowledge, and passion that is essential to the contribution and positive impact in our communities, which is why we offer Y employees numerous perks and benefits, including:
Competitive salaries
reflecting your skills and experience.
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
for eligible employees, plus wellness programs, mental health resources, and a family gym membership.
Generous PTO
and paid holidays, with flexible work hours for work-life balance.
403(b) plan
with company contributions for eligible employees after 2 years of service.
Continuous learning opportunities
through workshops and training programs.
Supportive work environment
valuing diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Discounts on programs , employee assistance programs, and company-sponsored events.
Scope and Responsibilities
Responsible for assisting the Summer Overnight Camp Counselor with ALL campers.
Ensure safety for ALL campers at ALL times including:
Physical and emotional health
Never leaving a camper unsupervised
Putting campers first
Being aware and able to determine if something is unsafe, e.g., pillow fights, sliding down banister, towel whipping
Assist the Summer Overnight Camp Counselor to supervise campers at all times, so that a camper is never unsupervised. Junior Counselors cannot supervise campers on their own without a lead counselor (18+ years old)
Providing certain campers with problems extra individual attention, but not to neglect the campers without problems.
Teach skill periods depending on their interest and abilities.
Provide public relations/customer service to parents/guardians to ensure a positive impression of our camps.
Provide and prepare stories, skits, stunts, games, devotions, etc. prior to the start of camp for cabin time, rainy days, or extended periods of time.
Be available and flexible to provide support and fill in at any area of the camp at all times.
Prohibiting intimate displays of affection toward any camper. This includes: hand holding, writing letters or emails to campers, asking for phone numbers of campers, text messaging campers or sharing phone numbers with campers. It is prohibited to participate in any camper/counselor romances.
Serve as a lifeguard or look out at the waterfront and at the pool.
Lead cabin devotions or huddle ups each night before bed.
Assist Summer Overnight Camp Counselor with tracking camper's hygiene. Campers are to take a soapy shower every day. Campers are never to go home on check-out day dirty or unclean.
Share and lead songs with other counselors during campfires and before meals. Each counselor has at least two songs ready to share at campfires.
Assist Summer Overnight Camp Counselor with checking campers bedding to ensure cleanliness. If bedding is soiled, bag up bedding and make bed with fresh bedding from the health officer.
Supervise the store line and store area, making sure there are only two campers in the store at one time.
Be mindful of keeping the camp clean by picking up litter.
Responsible for the safety and upkeep of all program equipment. If you use it - put it back, if it is broken - report it to the camp director, if you run out - report it to the camp director, if it is unsafe - don't use it and report it to the camp director.
Responsible for camper discipline and taking campers whose behavior is beyond the counselor to the assistant program director.
Responsible to make sure campers needing nighttime medication report to the health center after the evening snack time.
Responsible to maintain a positive attitude and refrain from behavior that is detrimental to the staff team and staff morale.
Maintain a clean and orderly cabin, setting examples for campers.
Responsible for reporting any of your own health concerns (ill/exhausted) to your supervisor.
Requirements and Qualifications
Minimum age of 16 yrs old.
Strong interest, maturity and judgment in working with children in an outdoor setting.
Knowledge and experience in camp related activities preferred.
Current CPR and First Aid certifications (within the past year)
Child Abuse Prevention
Reporting any items that may provide a health or safety hazard to staff, members or guests to your supervisor
Following all policies and procedures related to keeping children safe in our facilities and programs, including those related to the monitoring and supervision of children
Reporting any suspicious behavior and violation of policy and procedures to your supervisor
Completing all child abuse prevention training as required
Qualifications Skills Behaviors Preferred Team Player Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
Enthusiastic Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
Motivations Preferred Ability to Make an Impact Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
Growth Opportunities Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility
Education Experience Licenses & Certifications Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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