Summer Day Camp Unit Leader

2 weeks ago

Oakland, United States YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago Full time

Description

Are you looking for a summer job where you can grow as a leader and have fun? The YMCA is hiring Summer Day Camp Unit Leaders for 2024

Join us for the experience of a lifetime

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 in unique experiences and adventures, our

Summer

Day Camp - Unit Leaders

are developing leadership skills and confidence while making lasting friendships and memories.

Summer Day Camp Unit Leaders receive comprehensive training, a Monday-Friday work schedule that leaves your weekends free, field trips to fun places, the chance to meet and work with an amazing diverse group of people, a free Y family membership, discounted programs and lots of opportunity for growth

The Summer Day Camp Unit Leader serves as professional role model by overseeing and monitoring recreational activities in their assigned groups, guiding campers and counselors, and leading through example.

As a Summer Camp Unit Leader, you are responsible to:

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

What do you need to be a Summer Camp Unit Leader?

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.

The YMCA will provide reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities.

Child Abuse Prevention

- Support the YMCA's commitment to child abuse prevention by:

Reporting any items that may provide a health or safety hazard to staff, members or guests to your supervisor

Following all policies and procedures related to keeping children safe in our facilities and programs, including those related to the monitoring and supervision of children

Reporting any suspicious behavior and violation of policy and procedures to your supervisor

Completing all child abuse prevention training, as required

Qualifications Behaviors

Leader - Inspires teammates to follow them Enthusiastic - Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest Motivations

Ability to Make an Impact - Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization Growth Opportunities - Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility

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