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   YMCA Camp Ocoee
   111 YMCA Drive
   Ocoee, TN 37361
   phone:  (423) 338-5588
   fax: (423) 338-5507
   email: info@campocoee.com

 

 
                                                                                      
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Summer Job Application

To apply for a summer job, please use the online application.

Ranger Cabin Counselor
Job Description: Directly supervise the basic cabin group, encourage campers to participate in all activities and guide the camper throughout his/her stay at camp.
Min. Education Required: College Sophomore
Min. Experience Required: Leadership skills/ love for children
Min. Age Required: 19 Salary: $165 - $190 per week
Start Date: 05/18/2008
End Date: 08/03/2008
Specific Responsibilities: Live in a cabin with 10 campers; teach in specific activities; give daily devotions for the cabin group; take campers on overnight camping trips; set an example of promptness, high standards and values and Christian character.
Required Skills and/or Certifications: Experience working with children; possess at least 2 specific skills to instruct; possess high personal standards and Christian values; have a love for children and a willingness to serve them.

Junior Ranger Cabin Counselor
Job Description: Same as ranger cabin counselor. Directly supervise the basic cabin group, encourage campers to participate in all activities and guide the camper throughout his/her stay at camp.
Min. Education Required: High School Senior
Min. Experience Required: Leadership skills/ love for children
Min. Age Required: 18 Salary: $145 - $175 per week
Start Date: 05/18/2008
End Date: 08/03/2008
Specific Responsibilities: Live in a cabin with 10 campers; teach in specific activities; give daily devotions for the cabin group; take campers on overnight camping trips; set an example of promptness, high standards and values and Christian character.
Required Skills and/or Certifications: Experience working with children; possess at least 2 specific skills to instruct; possess high personal standards and Christian values; have a love for children and a willingness to serve them.

Adventure Director
Job Description: Responsible for all aspects of the adventure, climbing and high ropes programs.
Min. Education Required: College Junior
Min. Experience Required: Extensive experience in backpacking, adventure activities, high ropes and climbing
Min. Age Required: 20
Salary: $200 - $235 per week
Start Date: 05/18/20078
End Date: 08/03/2008
Specific Responsibilities: Train all staff; structure class schedules and content; be a "teaching" instructor; organize all out-of-camp adventure trips; set an example of promptness, high standards and values, and Christian character.
Required Skills and/or Certifications: Must have at least 2 years of adventure sport, climbing and high ropes experience and hold a current drivers license with an F4 classification.

Wilderness Adventure Guide
Job Description: Adventure Camp Staff: Directly supervise campers( leading and instructing) in our Mtn. Biking, Kayaking, Backpacking and Climbing Camps and Trips.
Min. Education Required: College Sophomore
Min. Experience Required: Kayaking, Climbing, Backpacking
Min. Age Required: 21
Salary: $175 - $225
Start Date: 05/18/20078
End Date: 08/03/2008
Specific Responsibilities: Live in the cabin with adventure campers; actively lead and instruct in the specific camps; be responsible for the health, safety and happiness of campers; give daily devotions for the group, demonstrate Christian values in your daily lifestyle.
Required Skills and/or Certifications: Must have more than just a passing interest in one of the following: Backpacking, Kayaking, Climbing and Mountain Biking. Must hold a current drivers license with an F4 classification.

Program Director
Job Description: Two positions available (1 male, 1 female). Directly supervise, coordinate and plan all aspects of the daily camp program. Supervise all activity staff.
Min. Education Required: College Senior
Min. Experience Required: Planning, supervising, problem solving
Min. Age Required: 21 Salary: $235 - $250 per week
Start Date: 05/18/2008
End Date: 08/03/2008
Specific Responsibilities: Schedule camper and cabin groups daily activities; Help solve camper problems; plan all evening and special activities; schedule duty roster and staff time off.
Required Skills and/or Certifications: Extensive experience in resident camp; experience with planning and scheduling with attention to detail; ability to supervise staff; possess an attitude of excellence; set Christian example. Must hold a current drivers license with an F4 classification.

Arts and Crafts Director
Job Description: Direct, plan and teach in all facets of the camps arts, crafts and ceramics/pottery program.
Min. Education Required: College Sophomore
Min. Experience Required: Some experience in arts and crafts
Min. Age Required: 19 Salary: $175 - $225
Start Date: 05/18/2008
End Date: 08/03/2008
Specific Responsibilities: Plan daily craft projects. Supervise A/C staff teaching them how to work with campers. Work with Program Directors on camp-wide programs.
Required Skills and/or Certifications: Creativity and imagination. Some experience in teaching and planning. Must have had some arts/craft experience.

Teen Leadership Academy Director
Job Description: Coordinate all aspects of the 3-level Teen Leadership Academy (OWLS, CIT and OARs Programs). Assist and or lead in some of the out of camp tripping programs. Help plan and carry out evening and special camp programming.
Min. Education Required: College Junior
Min. Experience Required: 1 To 2 Years
Min. Age Required: 20 Salary: $185 - $225
Start Date: 05/18/2008
End Date: 08/03/2008
Specific Responsibilities: Plan, schedule and supervise specific skills to be learned in the Ocoee Wilderness Leaders in Service (OWLS), Counselor-In-Training (CIT) and Ocoee Ambassadors in Review (OARs) Programs. Evaluate participants. Advise staff in guidance of CITs and OARs in cabin and activity areas.
Required Skills and/or Certifications: Have experience in a leadership role. Been a camper and/or CIT in a camp setting. Demonstrate A VERY strong personal Christian lifestyle. Must hold a current drivers license with an F4 classification.

Waterfront Director
Job Description: Assume full responsibility for supervision, administration and coordination of all facets concerning the waterfront program.
Min. Education Required: College Senior
Min. Experience Required: Worked at a pool or waterfront
Min. Age Required: 21 Salary: $ 225 - $245 per week
Start Date: 05/18/2008
End Date: 08/03/2008
Specific Responsibilities: Supervise and train all boating and aquatic staff; schedule and supervise instructional and general swims and all waterfront/boating activities (waterskiing, canoeing, kayaking).
Required Skills and/or Certifications: Hold current YMCA, Red Cross or Boy Scout Lifeguard Instructor certification; Safety, Safety, Safety is #1 priority. Benefits: Directing; problem solving; planning; team building; communication. Must hold a current drivers license with an F4 classification.

Food Service
Job Description: Work in food service area: cooks, prep-cooks and dishwashers.
Min. Experience Required: some food service experience
Min. Age Required: 17 Salary: $6.00 - $7.30 per hour
Start Date: 05/18/2008
End Date: 08/03/2008
Specific Responsibilities: Provide healthy food to 250 campers; quality and cleanliness are a must.
Required Skills and/or Certifications: Team player; attention to cleanliness; promptness; adaptable.

To apply for a summer job, please use the online application.