Unit Director

YMCA Of Greater Seattle • Eastsound, WA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Unit Directors provide leadership to all staff and directly support and supervise a specific group of staff and campers at Camp Orkila on Orcas Island, Washington. They ensure campers are supervised and safe at all times. Unit Directors are supervised by Assistant Directors, may be authorized drivers, and perform other duties as assigned.

This is a full-time, seasonal position at a residential camp. Staff live onsite in shared cabins with campers or in shared staff housing, depending on the position and availability. The usual camp workweek is six days on and one day off, including training, staff meetings, and regular duties. The position is exempt from Washington State minimum wage and overtime regulations.

The YMCA of Greater Seattle emphasizes equity and aims to create environments free from bias and injustice, remove systemic barriers, and serve communities in a culturally versatile and respectful manner. Its mission is to build a community where all people, especially young people, are encouraged to develop their fullest potential in spirit, mind, and body.

Hiring pay is $95 per day, increasing to $101 per day for staff returning for a second season in the same or equivalent job, $107 per day for a third season, and $113 per day for four or more seasons. YMCA benefits listed for the role include YMCA of Greater Seattle membership, free access to mental health resources, rapidly accruing paid time off available immediately upon hire, and discounts on qualifying YMCA childcare and day camp programs. Some benefits are available only to full-time staff.

Requirements

• Current CPR certification.
• Current Wilderness First Aid certification; a paid course is provided as part of training.
• One to two years of experience working with children, such as in camps, childcare, tutoring, nannying, or coaching.
• At least one year of experience leading others as a supervisor or lead.
• Demonstrated experience planning and implementing group activities.
• Ability to participate in rigorous outdoor activities, including hiking, boating, camping, and swimming.
• Current Washington State food handlers permit; a paid course is provided as part of training.
• Ability to interact professionally with parents or caregivers, campers, and staff.
• Other combinations of applicable education, training, and experience that provide the knowledge, abilities, and skills needed to perform effectively may be considered.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including occasional lifting of store or janitorial products and supplies weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Must live onsite at camp.
• Must adhere to abuse prevention policies, complete required training, report suspicious or inappropriate behavior, comply with mandated reporting requirements, and maintain appropriate boundaries.

Nice To Haves

• Age 21 or older is strongly preferred.
• Previous camp experience.
• One or more years of applicable education, training, and/or experience that provides the knowledge, abilities, and skills needed to perform effectively.
• Knowledge of and experience with diverse populations, including differences in language, culture, race, physical ability, and sexual orientation.
• Ability to speak a language in addition to English may be helpful.
• Experience with anti-racism practices and coalition building.

Responsibilities

• Supervise assigned seasonal staff by observing, coaching, providing feedback, evaluating performance, and helping solve problems.
• Supervise and assist with camper supervision, ensuring staff account for campers and maintain their safety, particularly for campers needing additional support.
• Plan, schedule, and facilitate developmentally appropriate activities that promote camper skills and character development.
• Organize, lead, and assist with all-camp programming and events.
• Provide leadership and supervision to developing teen leaders assigned to the group.
• Maintain high housekeeping standards in bathrooms, cabins, and the main lodge.
• Help keep program equipment in working condition and available.
• Help maintain program areas in a safe and orderly condition.
• Ensure counselors plan and organize cabin activities and participate in daily scheduled activities.
• Communicate personal or camper and staff needs to a supervisor in a timely manner.
• Attend staff meetings.
• Participate in and lead designated areas of staff training.
• Maintain applicable American Camping Association standards.
• Follow YMCA policies and procedures, including those concerning medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention, and emergencies.
• Ensure staff are properly screened, trained, supervised, and held accountable to the organization's abuse risk management standards.
• Adhere to abuse prevention policies, maintain appropriate boundaries, complete required training, report suspicious or inappropriate behavior, and comply with mandated reporting requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• YMCA of Greater Seattle membership.
• Free access to mental health resources.
• Rapidly accruing paid time off available immediately upon hire.
• Discounts on qualifying YMCA of Greater Seattle childcare and day camp programs.
• Some benefits are available only to full-time staff.

What This Job Offers

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