Under the direction of the Director of Camping Services and in accordance with the purpose, policy and principles of the YMCA of Central New Mexico, the Summer Camp Counselor and Educator supports the work of the YMCA, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Camp Counselors maintain a supportive, positive atmosphere that welcomes and respects all individuals, promotes the potential of all youth, and provides a quality experience to both youth and their families.
Residential Camp Counselors provide direct supervision and live a small group of young people in a residential camp setting. Lead campers through daily activities with a primary focus on safety. Work with the larger team to accomplish the goals of Camp Shaver: accomplishment, belonging and character development.
- Minimum of 18 years of age.
- Interest and ability to learn food service policies and procedures and work with diverse groups of people in a camp setting.
- Possess sound Character.
- Good physical and mental health.
- Ability to acknowledge uncertainty and ask questions.
- Interest, knowledge, and skills in working with food in a children’s camp setting.
- Provide assistance and direction for food service at Camp Shaver.
- Facilitate meal preparation for breakfast, lunch and dinner including set-up, serving, clean-up, etc.
- Acts on duties given by Camp Cook.
- Facilitate group “Hoppers” as needed.
- Ensure cleanliness of the camp food service facilities.
- Have all meals prepared and served according to the current daily schedule.
- Continually conduct inspection each day of kitchen and other lodge facilities.
- Be responsible for conserving energy and supplies throughout the kitchen facility.
- Help monitor inventory of food and food service items.
- Model an attitude of service and readiness to do what is necessary to assure an effective, efficient, safe camp experience for campers and staff.
- Work with the Camp Cook to ensure that campers with special dietary needs are served appropriate meals.