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The Ridgewood YMCA is seeking a Summer Camp Unit Leader who will be responsible for providing leadership, oversight, and support to one of the Summer Camp units to ensure quality supervision and program execution. Summer Camp programs operate Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., July through August.
Job Responsibility:
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
Requirements:
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
Nice to have:
College credits
Supervision experience
Knowledge of Access, Adobe PageMaker, and Photoshop