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YMCA Camp Cosby
2290 Paul Bear Bryant Road
Alpine, AL 35014
1-800-85-COSBY
256.268.2007
FAX: (256) 268-2003

 

Summer Camp Employment Opportunities

Thank you for your interest about working at our camp!

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 (at least 21 years old) 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. Expedition trip run 6 out of our 9 sessions (visit our Expeditions page for more info on trips). During the non-trip sessions, Expedition staff will be placed at Adventure Village as cabin counselors/ Outdoor Track leaders. 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.

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 Director (at least 21 years old) Responsible for mentoring and supervising the Expedition and Adventure Village Counselors, along with up to 50 campers. Supervisory responsibilities include: training staff, scheduling, daily meetings with staff, staff evaluations, debriefing with staff and campers. Programming responsibilities: replenishing food supplies, leading low/high ropes courses, leading Outdoor Track activities, filling counselor responsibilities as needed. 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. Experience in teambuilding, rock climbing, low and high ropes courses, hiking, canoeing, caving, and related activities is a plus. 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. Preferred applicants will also have experience in a camp setting, working with teens, supervising peers, and teaching the stated programs.


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

 

 


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