Summer Camp Leader
Found in: Jooble US O C2 - 2 weeks ago
The YMCA of Greater New York is here for all New Yorkers — to empower youth, improve health, and strengthen community. Founded in 1852, today the Y serves a diverse population of more than half a million New Yorkers who learn, grow, and thrive through programs and services at our 24 branches. Community is the cornerstone of the Y. Together, we connect active, engaged New Yorkers to build stronger communities.
To help fulfill our mission, we cultivate a culture of learning, leading, and collaboration to enhance community impact. Through our talented staff and “LEAP” career framework (Leadership, Empowerment, Accountability, Personal Growth), we are committed to a people-first approach that fosters trust, inclusion, growth, and development for all.
Summer Camp season is quickly approaching, and the Harlem YMCA is currently accepting applications for Summer Day Camp Unit Leaders. Our camps are seeking the “best of the best” candidates to ensure that our campers have the best summer of their lives.
Y Summer Camp
There is an energy and magic to summer camp that cannot be replicated. Throughout the gyms, classrooms, playgrounds, campgrounds, buses, and trains, campers can be heard laughing, singing, playing, and learning. We serve 12,000 campers by providing fun, safe, and positive experiences for kids.
We are looking for people who enjoy working with youth. People who are creative, have a passion for teaching youth new skills, are enthusiastic, and model our four core values: We are looking for people who can provide a safe and positive environment for school-age children to provide opportunities for learning, interaction, and academic/personal growth.
Receive 40 hours of training, which is great to list on your resume.
Our seasonal staff receive an individual adult membership for the time of their employment.
A Day in the Life of a Day Camp Unit Leader
In order to ensure quality supervision and program execution, the Day Camp Unit Leader is responsible for providing leadership, oversight, and support to one of theSummer Day Camp units.
Ensure the health, safety, and well-being of participants in the program by providing appropriate supervision at all times.
Understand, maintain, and ensure that staff and participants follow Risk Management and safety procedures.
Work with Day Camp Counselors to plan and implement meaningful activities, lesson plans, and special events that are structured, age-appropriate, fun, exciting, challenging, and values-based.
Lead and supervise counselors by monitoring performance, providing support, coaching, and recognition, and holding staff accountable for performance expectations.
Promote an inclusive, welcoming, and respectful environment that embraces the diversity of all staff and participants and promotes a positive camp spirit.
Create and maintain a strength-based, youth-focused atmosphere that is consistent and sensitive to the needs of participants with learning, emotional, or behavioral differences.
Support the planning and implementation of all camp activities, including but not limited to summer learning initiatives, field trips, in-camp events, and culminating performances.
Understand and communicate the YMCA’s core values and the goals of the Summer Day Camp program to staff, participants, and caregivers.
Develop and maintain positive relationships with parents and guardians through regular communication about their child’s strengths and areas of growth.
Support the development and facilitation of required pre-camp training.
Actively participate in training sessions, designated meetings, and special events.
At least two (2) years of experience working with youth, with supervision experience preferred.
General knowledge of MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Knowledge of Access, Adobe PageMaker, and Photoshop preferred.
The summer day camp season beginson July 1st and ends on August 23rd. You must also attend and successfully complete 40 hours of pre-camp training.
If you would like to be a member of our dynamic team, please complete our online application and submit your résumé and a thoughtful cover letter that explains your interest in the role and our organization.
If you are a current YMCA employee, please submit your application through the Internal Career Site in Cornerstone. Help us keep NYC kids safe, healthy, and on track for success this school year
We believe strong communities start with strong, healthy and connected staff.
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