Summer Camp Unit Leader

• 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 Summer 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
• Perform specific scheduled assignments, including, but not limited to, arrival and/or departure and lunch duty
• 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
• Maintain accurate program documentation (attendance, sign-in/out forms, behavior reports, incident reports, and accident reports, as appropriate)
• Understand and communicate the YMCA's core values and the goals of the Summer 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 for growth
• Support the development and facilitation of required pre-camp training
• Actively participate in training sessions, designated meetings, and special events
• Adhere to all Department of Health, YMCA of Greater New York, and funder standards, expectations, and regulations

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• College credits preferred
• Must be 20 years of age or older
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience working with youth, with supervision experience preferred
• General knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Knowledge of Access, Adobe PageMaker, and Photoshop preferred
• Strong interpersonal skills, leadership qualities, and comfortable working with diverse youth and adults

• College credits preferred
• Supervision experience preferred
• Knowledge of Access, Adobe PageMaker, and Photoshop preferred

Set biweekly rate of $2,550