LDP (Leadership Development Program) Cabin Leader (Summer 2027)
About The Position
YMCA Camp Greenville is seeking a cause-driven leader to work directly with teens in its Leadership Development Program (LDP). The LDP Cabin Leader provides mentorship, guidance, and support throughout campers’ experience, leads daily activities, facilitates leadership growth, and fosters a positive, inclusive cabin culture. Cabin Leaders model Camp Greenville’s core values through their behavior, choices, and words, serving as role models as teens develop into future leaders. The position lives in a cabin with campers ages 14–17 and provides 24/7 supervision and support for day-to-day cabin life. The Cabin Leader teaches activities, assists with evening and weekend programming, leads free-time activities, and facilitates training sessions for LDP participants in grades 10, 11, and 12. The role works collaboratively with the LDP Coordinator and camp staff and communicates camper progress, behavior, and needs to camp leadership. The Cabin Leader is responsible for campers’ mental, emotional, and physical well-being and must carry out responsibilities with enthusiasm, professionalism, creativity, integrity, and a focus on safety. Camp Greenville is an overnight camp established in 1912, located on 1,400 acres in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Its mission and culture emphasize strengthening communities, welcoming all, valuing individuality, nurturing potential, and helping communities grow stronger.
Requirements
- Strong leadership, communication, and mentorship skills.
- At least 19 years old or graduated high school by June 2027.
- CPR/First Aid certified or able to obtain certification before June 2027.
- Experience working with youth ages 14 to 17.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with teens in a camp, education, or youth development setting.
- Experience at an overnight summer camp.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct guidance, supervision, and group management to a cabin group of LDP campers ages 14–17 while living in the cabin.
- Collaborate with the LDP Coordinator and camp staff to support smooth program delivery and camper success.
- Live in the cabin with campers, provide 24/7 supervision, and manage day-to-day living.
- Work with participants of all backgrounds.
- Teach activities, assist with evening and weekend programming, and lead campers in free-time activities.
- Model camp values and act with integrity, creativity, and a consistent focus on safety.
- Support campers’ mental, emotional, and physical health and well-being during camp.
- Approach responsibilities in a fun, creative, enthusiastic, and professional manner.
- Facilitate and lead training sessions for LDP participants in grades 10, 11, and 12.
- Communicate camper progress, behavior, and needs effectively to camp leadership.
- Adhere to policies related to boundaries with consumers.
- Attend or complete required abuse risk management training.
- Follow procedures for managing high-risk activities and supervising consumers.
- Follow mandated reporting requirements.
- Adhere to job-specific abuse risk management responsibilities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
