YMCA Camp Silver Creek - L.I.T. Director 2026

Family YMCA Marion & Polk Counties

2d•$684•Onsite

About The Position

Who We Are: Since 1938, generations of campers have come to experience the joy and beauty of Camp Silver Creek. Located deep inside Oregon's Silver Falls State Park, historic Camp Silver Creek is a magical place for children and adults alike. Towering evergreens and a stream flow through the camp’s four units. In the center of camp, a beautiful field is perfect for field games and the lake welcomes boaters, fishermen, and even the early morning polar bear swimmers. We are actively hiring great role models who are energetic, collaborative, and hard working to join the team for this summer. The Role: The Leader-In-Training Lead is responsible for all aspects of the L.I.T. program at Camp Silver Creek. They plan and implement all activities and aspects of the L.I.T. program, and provide guidance for the staff and campers participating in the program. The L.I.T. Lead lives in the unit with their staff and campers, spends their days leading training and activities for L.I.T.’s, managing and monitoring staff, while providing support for campers’ behavior or other needs.

Requirements

At least 18 years of age
At least 1 prior summer of overnight camp counseling experience
Prior leadership experience with groups of children in camps, youth programs, educational settings, or community groups
Experience and knowledge in teen leadership programs, and prior work with adolescents ages 13-15
Prior experience developing and implementing curriculum, preferably in a camp setting
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Experience organizing or scheduling large groups.
Ability to respond to safety and emergency situations.
Must be CPR and First Aid certified or willing to become certified within the first 30 days of employment. (Certification classes available upon employment.)
Current Oregon Food Handler’s Certification, or ability to obtain certification.
Must be available during all of the following date: June 7 - June 13 (Program Staff Retreat) June 14 - June 20 (Mandatory All-Staff Training) July 5 - July 25 (Three L.I.T. Sessions)

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the Assistant Director of Programs, Camp Director, and Camp Silver Creek L.I.T. team to design and implement all aspects of the Leader-In-Training (L.I.T.) program.
Lead the L.I.T. program upon its start, facilitating all training and activities for participants.
Evaluate L.I.T. participants, providing feedback and making staffing recommendations based on performance and observations.
Assign L.I.T.s to staff mentors for shadowing experiences and conduct regular check-ins during their shadow week.
Supervise all counselors and unit aides assigned to the unit, ensuring smooth daily operations and adherence to camp expectations.
Provide daily check-ins, support, and leadership to counselors and unit staff.
Monitor staff behavior, providing coaching and mentorship to uphold camp standards and escalating ongoing concerns to the Camp Director as needed.
Guide and support staff in handling camper behavioral situations, offering strategies for positive behavior management.
Assign unit staff to weekly duties, ensuring clarity in roles and responsibilities.
Participate in weekly staff assignments, collaborating with Unit Leads, Kitchen Directors, and the Assistant Directors of Programs and Operations.
Communicate with parents during check-in and check-out, ensuring a welcoming and professional experience.