Resident Camp Unit Leader

YMCA Of Greater Hartford • Burlington, CT

39d

About The Position

Under the direction of the Camp Director, the Resident Camp Unit Leader aids in supervising and effectively leading a group of campers in daily camp activities. Resident Camp Unit Leaders provide a safe and nurturing environment for campers and are actively involved and have a positive attitude about all camp activities.

Requirements

• Minimum 18 years of age.
• Experience working with children.
• Certifications: Current American Heart Association or American Red Cross CPR/AED, and First Aid.
• Completion of required trainings.
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and mentors Cabin staff
• Plans and directs all unit activities.
• Ensures camper and staff safety during summer program
• Supervises unit activities and cabin staff that they meet State, ACA and YMCA ratios and regulations.
• Supervises Cabin Acts.
• Assists Program Director in the planning and implementation of evening programs.
• Assists Program director with scheduling of all camp programs
• Assists in staff training
• Attends morning support staff meetings
• Works a table at check in and check out
• Works one hold-over weekend
• Develop/Supervise Unit Clean-up schedule/all camp clean up
• Does a daily cabin inspection
• Deals with second step of camper discipline-homesick problems
• Writes evaluations on each unit staff member each session
• Assists in camp night supervision (CQ)
• Any other duties assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed