LDP (Leadership Development Program) Cabin Leader (Summer 2027)

YMCA of Greenville • Cleveland, SC

3d • Onsite

About The Position

YMCA Camp Greenville is seeking a cause-driven leader to work directly with teens in its Leadership Development Program (LDP). The Cabin Leader provides mentorship, guidance, and support throughout participants’ camp experience, leads daily activities, facilitates leadership growth, and maintains a positive, inclusive cabin culture. Cabin Leaders model Camp Greenville’s core values and serve as role models as teens develop into future leaders.

The role is based at Camp Greenville, an overnight camp on 1,400 acres in the Blue Ridge Mountains that hosts boys and girls for summer camps, retreats, and specialty camps. The Cabin Leader lives in the cabin with campers and provides 24/7 supervision and support for day-to-day living. The position also includes leading training sessions for LDP participants in grades 10, 11, and 12, and working with camp leadership to support camper progress, well-being, and program success.

The YMCA’s culture emphasizes welcoming all, valuing individuality, believing in people’s potential, nurturing development, and strengthening communities. The role requires a fun, creative, enthusiastic, and professional approach, with safety and integrity always in mind.

Requirements

• Strong leadership, communication, and mentorship skills.
• Experience working with youth ages 14–17.
• Be at least 19 years old or have graduated high school by June 2027.
• CPR/First Aid certification, or ability to obtain it before June 2027.
• Ability to work with participants of all backgrounds.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with teens in a camp, education, or youth development setting.
• Experience at an overnight summer camp.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance, supervision, and group management for a cabin group of LDP campers ages 14–17 while living in the cabin.
• Provide 24/7 supervision and manage day-to-day cabin living.
• Collaborate with the LDP Coordinator and camp staff to support program delivery and camper success.
• Teach activities, assist with evening and weekend programming, and lead free-time activities.
• Model camp values and act with integrity, creativity, and attention to safety.
• Support campers’ mental, emotional, and physical health and well-being.
• Facilitate and lead training sessions for LDP participants in grades 10, 11, and 12.
• Communicate camper progress, behavior, and needs to camp leadership.
• Adhere to consumer-boundary policies and abuse risk management procedures, including required training, high-risk activity supervision, mandated reporting, and job-specific responsibilities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed