Camp Unit Leader - Seasonal

YMCA Southcoast • Wareham, MA

4d

About The Position

Position Summary:
Provide supervision and guidance to a group of campers participating in designated program activities.

Requirements

• Minimum 20 years of age.
• High School graduate or equivalent; minimum one year college preferred.
• Experience working with children in day camp setting.
• Ability to lead, direct, and assign the work of others.
• Ability to interact effectively with children and parents on a range of issues.
• Experience in problem identification and resolution.
• Certified, or ability to become certified, within the first 30 days of hire in CPR, First Aid, AED, and Child Abuse Prevention.
• Required to lift and/or move on occasion up to 50 pounds.
• Required to demonstrate physical stamina and agility, and stoop, kneel, crouch, walk, run, and stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to react to emergency situations by quick movements, strenuous activity, and communicate verbally in a noisy environment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise other camp staff in the development and initiation of camping activities.
• Prepare and implement schedules for programs, facility usage, and staff assignments.
• Monitor and provide guidance to assigned staff and campers in areas of health and safety, team building, and interpersonal relationships.
• Initiate feedback activities for staff to monitor and communicate camper progress and areas for improvement.
• Counsel staff on problem resolution issues; administer disciplinary action in accordance with camp standards.
• Contribute ideas and suggestions for improvement to camp management in areas of program participation growth, camper satisfaction, and retention of campers.
• Maintain awareness of potential health and safety issues, identify hazards, take appropriate action to resolve
• Assist with individual camper needs/parent communication

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees