Summer Camp Unit Leader

Santa Monica Family YMCA•Santa Monica, CA

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Day Camp Coordinator, the Summer Camp Unit Leader is responsible for leading campers ages 4-17 and monitoring and supervising staff in a specific camp unit, ensuring the safety of all children at camp, leading a group in activities daily, participating in planning and implementing quality YMCA programming, serving as a positive role model to the campers.

Requirements

Minimum 18 years of age and a high school graduate
At least two years of experience working with youth in a Day Camp or like setting
Sincere interest in and ability to work with groups of campers ages 4-17, as well as parents and staff of diverse ethnic populations
Skills to lead campers in at least four of the following areas: recreational games, crafts, outdoor education, songs, sports, aquatics, team building or science
Complete Mandatory pre-camp training
Complete trainings and staff meetings as assigned, including Unit Leader Training and Child Abuse Prevention Training
CPR/AED, and First Aid Certification, must include Adult and Child/Infant, obtained within 30 days of hire and must be from one of the following certifying organizations: American Red Cross American Heart Association American Safety & Health Institute

Nice To Haves

Staff supervision experience preferred

Responsibilities

Contribute to planning and implementation of the daily program in accordance with YMCA policies and standards under the direct supervision of the Camp Coordinator & Director.
Plan and implement lesson plans in areas of outdoor education, arts & crafts, sports or recreational games, singing, team building, science and other subjects.
Create an age-appropriate learning environment, which allows for and fosters creativity and individuality in the campers
Establish and maintain effective communication with staff and parents
Overall management and constant supervision of a camp unit which includes staff and campers
Understand and follow all YMCA Day Camp policies and procedures
Be alert and attentive and respond to needs of individual campers
Implement activity schedule, supervise field trips, and provide supply list for camp unit to Camp Leadership
Accurately document camper attendance, medical and emergency information
Monitor and report enrollment of group sizes to Camp Leadership
Adhere to work schedule and be prepared for activities at the beginning of each shift
Work cooperatively with vendors in the camp setting
Adheres to YMCA Dress Code & Code of Conduct and Mission Statement
Work effectively with others in alignment with the YMCA 4 core values
Ability to supervise and interact with staff and campers
Adequately observe participant activities, enforce safety regulations and apply appropriate policies and procedures
Ability to demonstrate enthusiasm in all phases of work with campers
Other duties as assigned needs to be included to all roles