Unit Director Job Camp Orkila Washington USA,Social Work

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Location: Camp Orkila

Overview

We have a strong commitment to equity

The Y actively promotes a culture free from bias and injustice. We are dedicated to removing institutional and systemic barriers that result in oppression and racism. We will be accountable to marginalized communities for creating equitable and sustainable environments where social justice is woven into every facet of our programs, and by caring for our communities in a culturally versatile and respectful manner.

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Unit Directors provide leadership to all staff, and directly support and supervise a specific group of staff and campers at Camp Orkila on beautiful Orcas Island, WA. Unit Directors are responsible for ensuring the supervision and safety of campers at all times. Unit Directors are supervised by Assistant Directors and perform other duties as assigned. This position may be an authorized driver.

To learn more about working with Camp & Outdoor Leadership at the Y, please visit us online pingandoutdoorleadership.org.

Hiring Range: $95/day, Staff returning to the same or equivalent job for the second season: $101/day, Staff returning to the same or equivalent job for third season:$107/day, staff returning to the same or equivalent job for 4 or more seasons: $113/day.

* Some benefits only available to full-time staff

Responsibilities

What you'll be doing as Unit Director:

Supervises assigned seasonal staff by observing, coaching, providing feedback, evaluating, and assisting with problem solving.

Supervises and assists with specific camper supervision. Ensures that all staff are accounting for campers and safety at all times, especially campers who need extra support.

Plans, schedules, and facilitates program activities that are developmentally appropriate, and which promote camper skill and character development. Organizes, leads, and assists with facilitation of all-camp programming and events.

Provides leadership and supervision to any developing teen leaders placed with the group.

Maintains high standards of housekeeping including bathrooms, cabins and main lodge.

Assists in keeping all program equipment in working condition and available.

Assists in maintaining all program areas in a safe and orderly condition.

Ensures that counselors are planning and organizing cabin activities as well as participating in daily scheduled activities.

Communicates personal or camper/staff needs to supervisor in a timely manner.

Attends staff meetings.

Participates in and leads specific areas of staff training.

Maintains relevant American Camping Association standards.

Follows YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention and emergencies.

Other duties as assigned.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This job operates at a seasonal residential camp, both inside and outdoors. Staff typically live in either shared cabins with campers, or in shared and housing with staff for the duration of employment. Specific housing depends on position and availability.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. This position requires the ability to occasionally lift store or janitorial products and…

Unit Director

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