Summer Camp Unit Leader

Greater Philadelphia YMCA•Mount Laurel, NJ

About The Position

Greater Philadelphia YMCA Employment Opportunity! Do you love connecting with people and sharing your passion with others? We are looking for a Summer Camp Unit Leader to join our team at the Y! We spend our days positively impacting the summer camp community around us. We help children reach their potential, enact age appropriate goals, and we change lives in our Y community. This role is serving the Pre-K population, ages 4-5. Some rewards for joining our team: Free YMCA membership - access to all branches! Flexible work schedule Sweet discounts on child care and summer camp programs Planning for your future? Ask us how we do it at the Y- it's awesome!

Requirements

At least 18 years old.
High school graduate or equivalent.
Or enrolled in a minimum of 2 years of child development coursework approved by state licensing requirements.
Experience working with children and at least two seasons working as a Y Camp Counselor or as a counselor in a comparable program.
Enthusiasm, sense of humor, patience and experience working with children.
Ability to lead and motivate a team.
Ability to deal effectively with inappropriate behavior and recognize hazard situations.

Responsibilities

Monitor and train staff to ensure effective implementation of programs and activities.
Ensure staff adherence to all policies and procedures.
Coach and train staff in providing quality camping experience.
Plan and oversee the implementation of a variety of camp activities; ensure activities are age appropriate and contribute to the overall growth and development of the campers.
Ability to identify, address, and redirect/correct inappropriate behavior.
Ensure appropriate behavior of campers and staff to avoid the risk of accidents.
Assist in maintaining effective communication with parents/guardians regarding camper and camp activities.
Embody the GPY commitment to diversity and inclusion, no matter race, color, creed, or gender identification.