Adventure Camp Lead Counselor
Company: Keene Young Mens
Location: Keene
Posted on: March 30, 2026
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Job Description:
POSITION SUMMARY: Supports the work of the Y, a leading
nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth
development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Builds
members and the community’s understanding of the YMCA’s impact.
This position provides direct supervision to a group of youth and
leadership of a staff in a seasonal adventure camp setting.
Adventure Camp is an offsite travel camp that includes daily
hiking, beach field trips, and a variety of other outdoor
adventures, (Ziplining, ropes course, go karting and alpine
slides). Provides positive engagement with youth in a safe,
nurturing environment. Provides quality experience to children and
parents focused on YMCA core values: honesty, respect,
responsibility, and caring. OUR CULTURE: Our mission and core
values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to
live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and
intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We
are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we
value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we
believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the
world. We are nurturing: We support you in your journey to develop
your full potential. We are determined: more than anything else, we
are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger, beginning
with you. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Builds personal and meaningful
relationships with YMCA members, participants, volunteers, and
guests. While exemplifying Y’s commitment to the four-character
values of caring, honesty, respect & responsibility and responding
to all member and community inquiries promptly. Leads energizing,
fun, culturally aware, safe, and camp activities, and field trips,
as directed by the Recreation Coordinator to carry out the YMCA
mission and goals. Provide direct supervision and instruction to
adventure camp participants following camp guidelines. Provides
safe transportation with the YMCA Bus to and from all field trips.
Assists with planning and setting up lesson plans and structure of
camp. Convey schedule information. Follow all YMCA emergency and
safety procedures. Reports problems, complaints, or concerns of
participants promptly. Complete incident and accident reports as
needed and send them promptly to Recreation Coordinator. Upholds
all YMCA policies, procedures, standards, and code of conduct.
Participates in staff meetings, training, events, reviews, and
other scheduled events. Maintains attendance records in an orderly
and efficient manner. Be self-motivated and able to work
independently or as a team member. Be punctual and dependable. Wear
YMCA staff shirt or name tag always. Fulfills any functions
appointed by the YMCA administration. Compensation details:
13.34-20.01 Hourly Wage PI89531abdc1a5-25448-40120943
Keywords: Keene Young Mens, New England , Adventure Camp Lead Counselor, Social Services , Keene, Northeast
