Join us as an Explorer Unit Steward and make a difference in the lives of our youngest campers (ages 7-9). You'll support and coach our amazing cabin Leaders, plan epic weekly activities, and address camper behavior with patience and positivity. If you love the great outdoors and have previous camp and leadership experience, this is the perfect role for you!
Requirements
- Plans, organizes, and executes age group activities
- Assists with camper check-in and check-out
- Assists in supervision of campers and oversees the success the program
- When required, stays in a cabin overnight with campers
- Ensures that campers are taught skills and, when required, teaches activities.
- Encourages growth in spirit, mind, and body and positive character development in all campers and staff
- Ensures the safety, health, and inclusion of all campers
- Oversees the maintenance and cleanliness of cabins for campers and staff
- Plans and implements program activities that is culturally relevant, developmentally appropriate and consistent with YMCA values.
- Dedication to job, camp participants and the YMCA cause.
- Adheres to program standards including safety and cleanliness standards.
- Attends staff meetings and trainings.
- Follows YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention and emergencies.
- Effectively communicates the camp rules, procedures, and schedule to campers, acting as a role model for campers and staff
- Effectively communicates with parents in a professional manner when needed
- Cultivates positive relationships and maintains effective communication with parents, children and other staff. Models relationship-building skills in all interactions.
- Supervision during swim time; staff are required to supervise both in and out of the water.
- Maintain appearance of camp through cleanliness and set-up, with a 'It's My Camp' attitude
- Servant leader in doing what they can to help the overall success of camp
- Have fun!
- Cause-Driven Leadership Competencies:
- Values- Models and teaches the Y's values.
- Inclusion- Champions inclusion activities, strategies, and initiatives.
- Relationships- Builds relationships to create small communities.
- Communication- Effectively tailors communications to the appropriate audience.
- Developing Others- Provides staff with feedback, coaching, guidance, and support.
- Quality Results- Holds staff accountable for high-quality results using a formal process to measure progress.
- Project Management- Develops plans and manages best practices through engagement of team.
Benefits
- Starting Pay $400.00 per week
- Additional compensation for specialized certifications (i.e. Lifeguards, Ropes, and more)
- Housing is provided for the summer
- Camp Shirts are provided
- Meals are provided
- All training certification cost and time are paid for
- Free laundry facilities
