Day Camp Unit Lead

YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit•Detroit, MI

About The Position

The YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit is a non-profit organization dedicated to strengthening the foundation of community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Imagine going to work knowing that what you do each day positively affects the lives of the people in your community. Working at the Y, you’ll discover more than just a job—you’ll enjoy a career with the chance to make a lasting difference in the lives of those around you. MAKE AN IMPACT ON TODAY’S YOUTH WITH A JOB AT THE Y! Now Hiring at the Boll Family YMCA General Function 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

Experience working with youth preferred.
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Meets the requirements set forth by the state licensing agency. Documentation of DHS clearance before starting work, and CPR, First Aid, AED, and Child Safe certifications are required within 60 days.
Complete Blood Borne Pathogens training, Redwoods, and concussion training as required.
Ability to walk, stand, and sit (including on the floor) for long periods of time.
Ability to plan, lead, and participate in all physical activities
Ability to sit and stand from a seated position on the floor when interacting with Children.
The capability to be outside participating for the majority of the day.
Must complete successful background screening and drug test for YMCA and all other off-site screenings for partnering organizations.

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.