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Head Residential Counselor - Summer 2026

Join us at YMCA Camp Ocoee as a Head Resident Counselor for Summer 2026!


YMCA Camp Ocoee’s Head Counselors oversee the counselors in their assigned area of camp and collaborate daily with the Program Team and Leadership Team to create a smooth, positive camp experience. They also serve as a central point of open communication—regularly connecting with campers, staff, parents, and camp leadership to ensure clarity, support, and a strong sense of community, while focused on our core values of caring, honesty, respect, responsibility and faith.


Key Responsibilities:

Guide front-line staff members to ensure development in their duties and personal well-being, while providing direction and giving feedback as needed.

· Interact with campers and staff daily, being present in the cabin areas, during meals, morning skill areas, cabin centered activities, evening programs and at bedtime.

· Support daily camp activities and elective programs by preparing equipment and ensuring staff have the resources they need.

· Assist with overall camp operations, including scheduling, supervision, and promoting camper safety and well-being.

· Model positive behavior and contribute to a welcoming, supportive, and inclusive camp environment.

· Remain flexible and ready to assist with any tasks or areas where additional help is needed.


Qualifications:

· Strong background in residential camps or similar youth programs.

· Clear communication skills and comfort speaking in front of groups.

· Understanding of traditional resident camp programs/operations.

· Experience working with youth; leadership experience is a bonus.

· Organized, dependable, and excited to help make Camp Ocoee a great experience for everyone.

Work schedule

  • Other

Benefits

  • Other
  • Paid training

YMCA - Camp Ocoee

111 YMCA Dr, Ocoee, TN, 37361
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