Day Camp Lead

Day Camp Day Croix in Hudson, WI is seeking enthusiastic and responsible Day Camp Lead Staff, Age 18+, to provide leadership and support to campers, staff and/or program. This position is seasonal;
June 8 - September 4th Monday-Friday; 8:30AM - 4:00PM (plus some required staff training beginning on May 26th.) Pay rate is $17.00 an hour. We are looking to hire an Office Lead, Health Lead, Challenge Course Lead, Arts & Crafts Lead, Waterfront Lead, Pioneering Lead (Outdoor skills), Teen Leadership Lead, Social Media Lead and a Youth Advocate/Behavior Lead.

The ideal candidate is someone who enjoys working in the outdoors and with kids! Preference will be given to candidates with role specific experience and who are available to work through the end of the summer and can attend all of staff training.

The Day Camp Lead is responsible for leading a designated program or activity, acting as a unit lead and/or providing program support mples may include but are not limited to arts and crafts lead, climbing lead, nature lead, trail lead, canoe lead, archery lead, etc. The Camp Lead may support camp counselors as a unit or activity lead as well as direct service to campers.

The incumbent provides high quality experiences for campers that focus on the YMCA core values: caring, equity, honesty, respect and responsibility.

Develop and deliver programs that are appropriate for the age/ability of the campers while following safety and educational procedures.

• Write lesson plans and implement schedules for the program that meet camp outcomes and the abilities of the campers in small and large group activities.
• Prepare, lead, teach, and evaluate the success of the program which may include theme/special camp activities.
• Provide a progression of programs within the framework of individual and group interests and abilities that align with mission and outcomes.
• Evaluate abilities of campers and staff and ensure they are following safety and educational procedures.

Prepare for and actively participate in staff training, continued learning, and meetings.

• May assist in the implementation of staff training and train staff in their responsibilities at specialized program areas.
• Assist in training staff in using equipment and lesson planning for the program activity.
• Ensure campers and staff follow safety procedures.
• Provide work direction to camp counselors as needed.

Assist in the direction, supervision, and organization of campers and staff in their groups within activities and throughout the camp in order to meet the intended camper outcomes.

• Apply Social Emotional Learning concepts and basic youth development principles in working with campers and staff through communication, relationship development, respect for diversity, involvement and empowerment.
• Ability to communicate and work with groups (all ages and skill levels) and provide necessary instruction to campers and staff.
• Assures campers are properly supervised at all times.
• Helps assure staff are properly supported at all times.
• Be aware of and implement safety guidelines within all of camp.

Maintain high standards for health and mental health in all activities for campers and staff.

• Provide daily care for every camper and staff within your program.
• Ability to respond appropriately to situations requiring first aid. Must be able to assist campers and staff in an emergency (fire, evacuation, illness, or injury) and possess strength and endurance required to maintain constant supervision of campers and staff. You will be looked to as a leader during emergency procedures.
• Ability to identify and respond to camper and staff behavior, assess its appropriateness, enforce appropriate safety regulations and emergency procedures, and apply appropriate behavior-management techniques in alignment with camp training and proactive response.
• Ensure that campers receive their medications as directed.>
• Be alert to campers and staff needs and assist them with personal and/or health problems; discuss with camp health manager and/or camp director when appropriate.
• Contribute to verbal and written evaluations and communication as requested.

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