Camp Unit Leader - Onsite Day Camp
About The Position
Camp Coney Pine, in Rochester, NH, is seeking Unit Leaders for the summer 2026 season. This fulfilling summer job offers the opportunity to build leadership skills, make a meaningful impact, and enjoy summer activities with a supportive team. The camp is a traditional outdoor summer day camp focused on helping youth build relationships, try new things, make memories, and ensure camper safety, all while having fun and acting as positive role models. The organization strives to build supportive and empowering teams to help all members learn, grow, and thrive. Unit Leaders oversee a group of same-aged campers, planning and implementing their daily activities and schedule. They supervise several Jr Counselors and Counselors and are responsible for camper safety, engagement, and primary point of success at camp.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Have at least 2 years of experience working with youth at camp or similar setting; experience facilitating activities in a recreation setting
- Possess strong organizational and group management skills
- Must be willing and able to obtain CPR & First Aid Certifications, or currently hold
- Must be available to attend camp trainings before and throughout camp season
- Able to bring a patient, caring, responsible, flexible and positive attitude to work
Nice To Haves
- Some college credits or certifications in a related field preferred
Responsibilities
- Build positive nurturing relationships with campers that fosters Character building
- Build cooperative relationships with coworkers, supervisors and parents; supervision of staff team
- Develop, implement, and manage camper group activities and schedule
- Lead and participate in a variety of camp activities – arts & crafts, STEM, active games and more
- Support the delivery of specialty programming
- Engage positively in camp life in a variety of weather and locations – indoors, outside, aquatics area, in the rain, summer heat, and beyond!
- Manage camper behaviors using the camper success and safety plan
- Uphold the YMCA values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, Responsibility and Courage
- Build and maintain effective relationships with parents through open communication
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
