CCO Cabin Counselor - Creative Arts (2026)
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Salary Range: $617.60/week
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Job Description
Job DetailsJob Location: Snow Mountain Ranch - Granby, CO 80446Position Type: Seasonal JobsSalary Range: $617.60 - $617.60 SalaryJob Category: Youth ProgramsPOSITION SUMMARY: The Cabin Counselor provides leadership for, lives with, and cares for a cabin group of 8-10 campers.
They are expected to work collaboratively with their co-counselor to ensure each camper’s physical, social, and emotional health and safety needs are met. They are responsible for all other aspects of the camper’s experience, with the expectation of exceptional customer service.
The Cabin Counselor is responsible for organizing, planning and safely running one or more activity classes each week.
OUR CULTURE: At YMCA of the Rockies, we firmly believe in our mission of putting Christian principles into practice through programs, staff and facilities in an environment that builds healthy spirit, mind and body for all.
We count on our staff to provide extraordinary experiences for our guests and for each other and we expect constant demonstration of our core values of caring, honesty, respect, responsibility and faith. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS FOR ALL CAMP CHIEF OURAY STAFF: Create a safe space for all campers, families, and staff.
Promote safe work practices to allow for development and growth for all.
Possess the mental, social, and emotional skills necessary to build rapport and positive relationships, putting camper needs first Respond to camper and customer requests for service, troubleshoot problems and develop solutions in a patient and respectful manner.
Contribute to a cooperative and positive camp community, be a team player Be responsible for the upkeep of the camp facility and cleanliness of camp. Report any repairs in a timely manner.
Assist other departments as needed ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS FOR CABIN COUNSELOR: Participate in staff training prior to working with campers Be concerned with the needs of camper development and growth, guiding the individual camper in participations in group, unit and all-camp activities.
Be qualified to, or willingness to obtain skills to, set up, teach, and maintain one or more camp activities. Develop lesson plans for, and teach in, one or more camp activity programs. Assume weekend camp responsibilities for one weekend of the summer.
Requirements/Qualifications
Must be at least 18 years of age Preferably has experience working with youth in a summer camp setting Ability to prioritize tasks and efficiently manage time Must have current certification in CPR/First Aid or be willing to obtain certification All other duties as assigned GENERAL YMCA OF THE ROCKIES REQUIREMENTS: Uphold and reflect the YMCA core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, Responsibility and Faith in all functions Uphold the YMCA of the Rockies Mission, policies, and programs Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism is required Possess excellent customer service skills; for example, friendly, personable, helpful, patient, and professional Support the Association safety program.
Promote safe work practices and a safe environment for guests, members, and staff Promote a cooperative, positive, and flexible atmosphere while working with others in a diverse environment Must meet acceptable criminal background check standards Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus All other duties as assigned WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Be able to work inside and outside in all weather conditions Be able to hike on rugged terrain Must be able to lift 25 pounds, climb/work on ladders and in tight spaces. Note: Employees are held accountable for all duties of this job.
This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the job.
Qualifications
Key Responsibilities
The Cabin Counselor provides leadership and care for a cabin group of 8-10 campers, ensuring their physical, social, and emotional health and safety needs are met in collaboration with a co-counselor. They are also responsible for organizing, planning, and safely running one or more activity classes each week while providing exceptional customer service.
Requirements
Applicants must be at least 18 years old and preferably have experience working with youth in a summer camp setting, demonstrating the ability to prioritize tasks and manage time efficiently. Candidates must also possess current CPR/First Aid certification or be willing to obtain it.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Youth Programs — Counselor Career Context
Of the 40 active Counselor listings this role was benchmarked against, 73% are remote, 13% have no call, 78% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Colorado is 103.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.9% of Colorado clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Counselor pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
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