Unit Leader - Camp Campbell

YMCA•Boulder Creek, CA

6d•$830 - $850

About The Position

The Unit Leader serves as a member of the Summer Camp Leadership Team and mentors and supports a designated group of Camp Counselors while helping ensure the safety, quality, and success of the camp program. The Unit Leader is the primary resource for counselors managing camper behavior, group dynamics, program implementation, and daily camp operations, and provides leadership, coaching, feedback, and guidance to promote staff development and effective job performance. The Unit Leader also oversees a designated activity or program area, ensuring activities are safe, organized, engaging, and age-appropriate. The role responds to camper, staff, and parent concerns as the first level of escalation, handles incidents professionally, and maintains required documentation. Working with camp leadership, the Unit Leader supports a positive and inclusive camp culture, camper development, and high-quality experiences for campers, families, and staff. The role assists with daily operations, special events, trainings, and other responsibilities as assigned. Salary range: $830.00–$850.00 per week.

Requirements

Experience as a group counselor or staff member in a camp setting.
Flexibility and maturity, with the ability to be self-motivated and work with minimum supervision.
Ability to relate effectively to peers and youth.
CPR and First Aid certification; certification can be obtained upon hire.

Nice To Haves

Experience with programming in a camp setting is preferred.
Supervisory experience is preferred.
YMCA-approved driver is preferred.

Responsibilities

Mentor and support a team of Camp Counselors to deliver a safe, engaging, and high-quality camp experience.
Serve as counselors’ primary point of contact for camper behavior, group management, program implementation, and daily operations.
Provide leadership, coaching, and ongoing feedback to staff; participate in staff development and recognition.
Monitor staff performance and address concerns in accordance with camp policies.
Demonstrate professionalism, enthusiasm, teamwork, and commitment to camp values.
Oversee a designated activity or program area, ensuring activities are safe, organized, engaging, and age-appropriate.
Maintain activity spaces, equipment, and supplies to meet cleanliness, organization, and safety standards.
Respond to camper, staff, parent, and program concerns using sound judgment and problem-solving skills.
Serve as the first level of escalation for behavioral incidents, conflicts, emergencies, and other situations requiring leadership intervention.
Complete and maintain incident reports, behavioral documentation, accident reports, and other required records promptly and accurately.
Partner with the Camp Director to communicate significant incidents, concerns, and program needs.
Support counselors in creating inclusive group environments that encourage participation, teamwork, and personal growth.
Monitor camper well-being and assist with behavior management strategies.
Ensure staff and campers follow camp policies, procedures, licensing requirements, ACA standards, and YMCA standards.
Assist with planning, coordinating, and implementing special events, camp-wide activities, and leadership initiatives.
Participate in leadership meetings and trainings.
Maintain positive relationships with campers, families, visitors, and community members through professional and respectful communication.
Remain alert to environmental hazards, behavioral concerns, and safety risks.
Respond appropriately to emergencies and situations requiring First Aid, CPR, or crisis management procedures.
Assist with opening and closing duties, daily camp operations, and program administration.
Support the Camp Director and leadership team with additional responsibilities and special projects as assigned.
Perform other duties as assigned.