Grow your career in camping at YMCA Camp Harrison!

Posted: May 15, 2026

Event Counselor: Camp Harrison

YMCA of Greater Charlotte

Boomer, North Carolina

Wages/Pay
$11.25 / hour
Experience Level
No experience required
Job Start Date
Aug 15, 2026

Under the supervision of the Coordinator/Director and consistent with the Christian Mission of the YMCA, the incumbent will execute all facility use and special events.

  • Responsible for attending committee meetings and interacting with ideas.

  • Will aid the Coordinator/Director in implementing and executing programs for families/community guests (ie. birthday parties, community gatherings, church activities/usage).

  • Planning of event including event schedule, activities, scheduling speakers and/or special guests, helping to set up for event, working at the event and clean up for the event.

  • Be available to participants, guests, and members for questions, comments and concerns.

  • Responsible for set up of party/event area(s)

  • Instruct the participants/children in facility use guidelines for the event

  • Aid participants as needed.

  • Upkeep and cleaning of room, tables, chairs, floors, and mirrors.

  • Risk management maintenance and security of the facility, including locking of the doors.

  • Distribution of payment reminders, t-shirts, or evaluations when appropriate.

  • Be available to membership for questions, comments and concerns.


 

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Must have high school diploma  (or be in the process of receiving a degree)

  • Basic programming knowledge, ability to enhance creativity in programming events and experience working with the public,

  • Good with children and families. 

  • Safety certifications and all trainings and certifications in accordance with the Quality Standards within required timeframe. 


 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

This position requires the following:

  • Walking                                  

  • Crouching                               

  • Pulling

  • Standing                                  

  • Lifting                                     

  • Vision

  • Kneeling                                 

  • Pushing                                               

  • Hearing

  • Climbing                                 

  • Carrying                                  

  • Jumping


 

EFFECT ON END RESULTS:

  • The Family Services Events Counselor will provide excellent service in programming and aid to all customers.

  • We understand and mutually accept that the above description represents our agreement as to the job to be performed.

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YMCA of Greater Charlotte

Located along the beautiful shoreline of Lake Wylie, another located nestled in the Appalachian Mountains of North Carolina, the YMCA of Greater Charlotte offers two ACA accredited resident camp communities for you to grow as a camping professional!

Location
North Carolina and South Carolina
Season
Year Round
Staff size
100-200
Housing
Whether included in the compensation package or provided at a cost, housing is provided for staff.
Housing details
Shared housing with other FT staff
Meals
Provided
Cell phone service
Yes, most carriers
Internet access
Good
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