Camp Counselor - RETURNER - Summer-Resident | YMCA Camp Seafarer
YMCAPOSITION SUMMARY: YMCA Camp Sea Gull and YMCA Camp Seafarer are premier overnight camps located on the coast of North Carolina. Since 1948, the camps have provided young people with opportunities to build confidence, develop independence, strengthen leadership skills, and create lifelong friendships through waterfront adventure, camp traditions, skill development, and community living. Camp Sea Gull and Camp Seafarer offer a wide variety of traditional camp experiences, including cabin life, sailing, powerboating, paddle sports, aquatics, outdoor recreation, leadership development, and specialty programs designed to help campers grow socially, emotionally, and physically. Through these experiences, campers develop resilience, character, and a sense of belonging while living the YMCA values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility. Camp staff live and work alongside campers in a residential camp environment and play a critical role in creating a safe, inclusive, and memorable summer experience. Through their daily interactions, staff help campers build character, develop new skills, and grow in confidence while living the YMCA values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility. Depending on assignment, staff may supervise campers, lead activities, support camp operations, provide childcare, deliver health services, or serve in leadership roles. Staff are responsible for creating a safe, fun, and inclusive environment while serving as positive role models for campers and fellow staff members. Successful staff members demonstrate flexibility, teamwork, sound judgment, and a willingness to contribute to the overall success of the camp community. All staff are expected to actively support camper development, program quality, risk management practices, and the shared responsibilities of residential camp life. EXAMPLES OF POSITIONS AVAILABLE: Junior Counselor Supports cabin life, camper supervision, daily routines, and activity participation while developing leadership skills under the guidance of experienced staff. Senior Counselor Provides direct supervision and mentorship to campers, builds positive cabin culture, supports camper growth and development, and assists with assigned program activities. Senior-in-Charge Serves as the primary leader for a cabin or camper group by coordinating daily routines, supporting counselors, responding to camper needs, and maintaining safety and accountability. Unit Administration Provides leadership for a camper unit, age group, or program area. Supports staff supervision, camper management, scheduling, communication, and daily camp operations. Executive Team Provides camp-wide leadership and operational support. Responsibilities may include staff supervision, program oversight, risk management, logistics, camper support, and special projects. Activity and Program Staff Teach and lead specialized programs including sailing, powerboating, aquatics, paddle sports, athletics, creative arts, golf, tennis, target sports, climbing, and other program areas based on certifications, experience, and camp needs. Operations Team Supports dining services, camp store operations, transportation, facilities support, event logistics, equipment management, and other operational functions necessary to support daily camp life. Nanny/Childcare staff (Sunfish Counselor) Provide nurturing, developmentally appropriate care and supervision for children of designated camp leadership and health services staff. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Participate in all required staff training, orientation programs, and pre-camp preparation activities. Provide active supervision to ensure the safety, well-being, and positive development of campers. Serve as a positive role model and consistently demonstrate YMCA values. Build meaningful relationships with campers and staff while fostering an inclusive and welcoming community. Lead or support assigned activities, programs, events, and camper experiences. Follow all camp policies, chi…