Summer Day Camp Unit Leader - Buehler YMCA 2025

About the position

At the Y, we create an exciting, safe camp environment for kids and staff to have an unforgettable summer. While campers are taking part in unique experiences and adventures, our Summer Day Camp Unit Leaders are developing leadership skills and confidence while making lasting friendships and memories. The Summer Day Camp Unit Leader serves as a professional role model by overseeing and monitoring recreational activities in their assigned groups, guiding campers and counselors, and leading through example.

Responsibilities

• Promote the YMCA, provide excellent customer service and create an outstanding camper experience for children, parents and families
• Lead recreational activities with campers, including but not limited to arts and crafts, sports, social recreation, songfests, nature hikes, archery, and other games and hobbies
• Instruct campers using various teaching methods and modifies activities as needed to ensure that campers of all ages and experience levels are engaged
• Teach socially acceptable behaviors to campers by serving as a role model and by using age-appropriate positive reinforcement and behavior management strategies
• Communicate consistently with supervisors, team leaders, unit leaders and other team members to ensure everyone is kept abreast of camp activities and schedule
• Supports camp activities as assigned by supervisor, including any specialty camp activities
• Ensures the physical and emotional health and safety of campers by being safety conscious, following all established YMCA standards and critically evaluating situations for potential risks
• Ensures compliance with established rules and regulations to ensure safety
• Monitors campers and counselors and provides corrective coaching and intervention as necessary
• Set-up facilities and/or equipment for activities and stores equipment appropriately after use and work to keep camp facilities clean at all times

Requirements

• A commitment to and a passion for working with diverse youth
• Enjoy being outdoors, are creative and not afraid to work and play hard
• Your experience in camping, childcare, education, recreation, sports or related is a plus but not required
• You will be 19 years of age or older by the start of camp
• Excellent verbal communication skills, including the ability to clearly and concisely present ideas and concepts and tailor communication to multiple audiences
• Passion for working with diverse youth and ability to provide a high-quality of instruction using age-appropriate practices
• Proven ability to establish constructive relationships and interact as a positive role model
• Continuous learner who leverages opportunities for learning and applies new knowledge and skills
• Meets physical qualifications required as outlined in job description.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans for eligible employees
• Access to wellness programs, mental health resources, and a family gym membership
• Generous paid time off (PTO), including paid holidays
• Flexible work hours to help you balance your personal and professional life
• 403(b) plan with company contributions after 2 years of service
• Opportunities for continuous learning through workshops and training programs
• A supportive work environment that values diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Discounts on programs, employee assistance programs, and company-sponsored events