Overnight Summer Camp Unit Leader - Camp Surf

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• Plan and implement summer programming for a specific unit of the overnight camping program; ensuring the environment is inclusive, nurturing and welcoming for all staff and participants.
• Provide staff support and supervision, including the training, evaluation and professional development of the team in a positive, supportive and motivational way.
• Contribute to planning and implementation of the daily program in accordance with YMCA policies and ACA standards; including leading camp orientations, organizing schedules and cabin lists.
• Create an age-appropriate environment, which allows for and fosters creativity and individuality in the campers and staff.
• Ensure program areas in camp have adequate supplies and are in good safe operating condition.
• Demonstrate a strong sense of investment in camp by actively supporting the cleanliness of facilities, care of equipment and supplies, and stewardship of the natural environment.

• Must be at least 18 years of age with high school diploma or GED.
• Bachelor's degree in education, recreation, related field, or equivalent education and experience preferred.
• Minimum (2) years of experience working with youth in Overnight Camp, Day Camp or similar setting.
• Ability to lead campers in at least 4 of the following areas: recreational games, drama, crafts, outdoor education, songs, sports, aquatics, team building or science.
• Staff supervision experience preferred.
• Must be able to live on-site during program season.
• Visual and auditory ability to respond to critical incidents and the physical ability to act swiftly in an emergency situation.
• Ability to supervise and work with groups of campers ages 7-17, as well as parents and staff of diverse populations.
• Ability to adequately observe participants activities, enforce safety regulations and apply appropriate policies and procedures.
• Physical ability to lead, teach and interact in group activities and perform related physical skills including standing, hiking and/or climbing for long periods of time.
• CPR and First Aid certification required prior to working with participants and must be from one of the following certifying organization:
• American Red Cross
• American Heart Association
• American Safety and Health Institute.

USD $103.49 - USD $110.29 /Da.

Mid-Senior level

Full-time

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