Day Camp Unit Lead

YMCA Detroit•Detroit, MI

23h•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Day Camp Site Supervisor, the Day Camp Unit Lead will be responsible for the supervision, implementation, and development of activity plans for a group of children, including assisting in the children’s social, emotional, physical, spiritual, and cognitive development.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Meets the requirements set forth by the state licensing agency.
Documentation of DHS clearance before starting work.
CPR, First Aid, AED, and Child Safe certifications are required within 60 days.
Complete Blood Borne Pathogens training, Redwoods, and concussion training as required.
Must complete successful background screening and drug test for YMCA and all other off-site screenings for partnering organizations.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with youth preferred.

Responsibilities

Serve as a role model for all youth participating in the day camp program by displaying exemplary behavior at all times.
Assist in providing meaningful programs for campers (not free play).
Ensure a safe and nurturing environment; attend to the needs of campers at all times.
Welcome parents and campers at all times.
Assume equal responsibility for general housekeeping tasks. This includes bagging trash, campsite clean-up, and bus clean-up.
Attend all pre-camp training for all counseling staff, and attend all staff meetings and other activities (i.e., family events) as required.
Have an understanding and follow all emergency procedures on the campsite and take proper precautions in keeping children safe at all times.
Adhere to all regulations by State laws and requirements and follow all safety, blood-borne, and child abuse prevention guidelines.
React kindly and firmly in a positive manner when disciplining children and take a leadership role in interacting with youth.
Establish and maintain a positive and appropriate relationship with all coworkers, YMCA staff, YMCA members, program participants, and the general public.
Document incidents and accidents by filling out an FYI for parents, and YMCA incident Report forms, and submit them to the Day Camp Director.
Display character development values of caring, honesty, respect, responsibility, and Integrity at all times.