Overnight Summer Camp Lead

Overnight Summer Camp Lead Staff (Transportation)

YMCA Camp Icaghowan in Amery, WI is seeking driven, enthusiastic and responsible Overnight Summer Camp Support (Lead) Staff, age 18+, to support our summer camp programming season;
June 14th - August 28th + mandatory staff training May 29th - June 12th, 2026. Support (Lead) Staff roles have a pay rate of $90+/day, depending on qualifications, and on‑site seasonal lodging is provided. Meals are provided during camper sessions Sunday - Thursday.

Support (Lead) Staff roles we are hiring for this summer include:

• In‑Camp Programs Assistant Director
• Teen & Trail Programs Assistant Director
• Camper Wellness Coordinator
• Office Coordinator
• Venture (Girls) Unit Leader
• Wilderness (Boys) Unit Leader
• Trips / Trail Building Directors x2
• Climbing / Challenge Course Directors x2
• Waterfront Director
• Arts & Crafts Director
• Nature Director
• Target Sports & Teen Extreme Directors

To learn more about our Support (Lead) Staff roles, check out our information resource;
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The Overnight 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 in 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.
• If applicable, properly supervise campers in cabin sleeping arrangements.
• 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…