Camp Lead Housekeeping -YMCA Camp at Horsesthief Reservoir

• Other Compensation $135-$145 daily rate
• Job Category Camp
• Employee Type Seasonal (Camp Exempt)

• Phone  ext. 857

Are you passionate about working with youth, exploring the outdoors, and making a lasting difference in the lives of children? Join our team as a Camp Lead Housekeeping Staff for the 2027 summer season!

YMCA Camp at Horsethief Reservoir is looking for enthusiastic, responsible, and adventurous individuals who are ready to create unforgettable summer experiences for campers.

At the Y, we believe children discover who they are through meaningful relationships, new experiences, and the freedom to explore. YMCA Camp at Horsethief Reservoir provides a welcoming outdoor community where friendships flourish, new interests take shape, and confidence grows.

Through campfires, canoeing, archery, zip-lining, paddle boarding, ropes courses, mentorship, and countless other adventures, campers develop self-reliance, leadership skills, a love of nature, and strong character.

As a Camp Lead Housekeeping Staff you'll help create a safe, supportive, and engaging environment where every camper can learn, grow, build friendships, and thrive. You'll have the opportunity to make a positive impact that lasts long after summer ends!

The Camp Lead Housekeeping Staff is responsible for overseeing daily housekeeping operations within Camp at Horsethief Reservoir, to create a safe, and clean environment through supervising assigned staff and by developing and implementing Housekeeping Leading Practices. This is a working supervisor position.

Responsibilities:

• Support scheduling and manage changes while at Camp.
• Work closely with the Housekeeping Team to ensure operations are consistent with approved Leading Practices, and meets all safety guidelines.
• Assist in creating, and consistent implementation of task expectations.
• Provide daily oversight and support of Housekeeping staff. Perform frontline housekeeping services for a minimum of 85% of work time, in tandem with staff.
• Perform routine audits, facility cleaning and safety inspections.
• Supervise staff, including: onboarding, role-modeling, and coaching, scheduling and on-going development.
• Create a safe environment for Camp employees, participants, and staff by cleaning and sanitizing assigned areas of the facility to meet standards of cleanliness in accordance with cleaning checklists and using required safety

Qualifications:

• 2 years of previous experience in Housekeeping/Occupancy preferred.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• Ability to live on site during scheduled program times.
• High School Diploma or GED. Some college preferred.
• Excellent human relations skills and an ability to maintain position communication with staff and members.
• Ability to address and make solid decision in emergency situations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including telephone etiquette and computer use.
• Prior experience of successful supervisor of staff and volunteer preferred.
• Must have good interpersonal and communications skills and be sensitive, adaptable, professional, and articulate when dealing with others.

Schedule:

This is a seasonal position from May 17, 2027, through July 31, 2027 . Typical camp schedule for each session will be Sunday - Friday but occasional Saturdays will be required. All camp staff receives at least 24-hour time off period every 7 days between sessions, as well as scheduled time off each day during sessions. Must be able to live at YMCA camp facilities in Cascade, Idaho during program delivery times.

Welcoming and Inclusion:

At the Y, we welcome everyone whose behavior adheres to our core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility. We advance our cause by building a stronger and more equitable community where everyone has the opportunity to learn, grow, thrive, and reach their full potential with dignity. The Y is a force for building bridges among all people–regardless of ability, age, birthplace, cultural background, ethnicity, faith, gender, gender identity, ideology, income, race, or sexual orientation.

The Y is for all.