Getting ready for Summer 2010 and looking for another amazing staff team! Summer sessions will begin June 6th and end August 7th.  For an application, please visit the ‘Employment’ section of the website.

All YMCA Camp Cosby staff are required to attend Staff Training May 29 – June 4, 2010, along with completing on-line training courses before those dates.   

All Program Staff are also required to attend the Program Staff Retreat February 19 - 21, 2010 and Program Staff Training May 24 – 26, 2010.

For more information on these positions, contact Sabrina McClain at smcclain@campcosby.org or call 800-85 COSBY ext 307.

Counselors – (18 years old) Position involves full responsibility in working with a cabin of up to 15 children (ages 6-8; 9-10; or 11-12) and working in an activity area.  Counselors will be trained in debriefing, positively handling consequences, being a mentor, and dealing with specific camper issues.  Applicants should have an empathic personality, strong role modeling skills, and a positive outlook on situations; lifeguard, CPR, First Aid and other certifications a plus.

Senior Counselors – (at least 19 years old) Position involves leading a cabin of children and working in an activity area. Senior Counselors are responsible for the Counselor and Jr. Counselor in the cabin. Staff will be trained in debriefing, positively handling consequences, being a mentor, and dealing with specific camper issues.  Applicants should have an empathic personality, a desire to learn from experiences, strong role modeling skills, and a positive outlook on situations; lifeguard, CPR, First Aid and other certifications a plus.

Adventure Village Counselors – (at least 19 years old) Responsible for the day-to-day programming and supervision of the 13-15 year old campers at the Point.  Counselors will be assigned either Leadership or Outdoor Track responsibilities on a rotating schedule.  Leadership Track counselors will lead teambuilding, high and low rope courses, and camp service projects. Outdoor Track Counselors will assist the Climbing/ Caving Director in rock climbing, caving, canoeing, bouldering, and teaching outdoor skills to the campers.  During their time at camp, ADV counselors will be in charge of a cabin of up to 10 campers and will work an activity area. Staff will be trained in debriefing, positively handling consequences, being a mentor, and dealing with specific camper issues.  Applicants should have an empathic personality, a desire to learn from experiences, an emotionally mature mindset, strong role modeling skills, and a positive outlook on situations; lifeguard, CPR, First Aid and other certifications a plus. Applicants must also have previous camp experience; experience in teambuilding, rock climbing, low and high ropes courses, hiking, canoeing, caving, and related activities is a plus.

Expedition Instructors – (21+ preferred) At least one male and one female instructor who are responsible for the safe implementation of the Cosby Expedition Program and Adventure Village Outdoor Track trip. Expeditions and Outdoor Track will travel all over Central and Northern Alabama. Expedition Program includes whitewater kayaking, rock climbing, caving, backpacking, hiking, and canoeing. Outdoor Track consists of day trips  climbing, hiking, or caving. Instructors must have strong backgrounds in at least 3 of the program areas (with at least one of the instructors be a competent Class IV kayaker). First Aid, CPR, and Lifeguard certifications are required, while Wilderness First Responder is preferred. Must have the ability to be YMCA Driver Certified; must 21 years old, have a clean driving record within the past 36 months, and pass a YMCA Vehicle Training class. Other duties include staff management on Outdoor Track trips, debriefing of trips with instructors and participants, recruiting campers, and organization of all trip documents. Ideal candidates will have demonstrated experience in top-rope and lead climbing, documented caving experience, appropriate rescue/site management, strong organizational skills, and an understanding of Leave No Trace ethics . Preferred applicants will also have experience in a camp setting, working with teens, and teaching the stated programs.

For more information on these positions, contact Sabrina McClain at smcclain@campcosby.org or call 800-85 COSBY ext 307

Filed under: Camp News, Summer Camp on October 15th, 2009