Overnight Camp Adaptive Leader:

The Resident Camp Inclusion Leader is responsible for working individually with campers with special needs and helping to facilitate the inclusion into a typical overnight camp setting. This position is responsible for ensuring the safety and well-being of campers, participates in implementation of quality YMCA programs and objectives, and serves as a positive role model.

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Season dates: May 28 - August 8, 2025

• Facilitate inclusion of children into typical overnight camp programs.
• Work individually with a child with special needs.
• Ensure the safety and well-being of campers.
• Provide constant supervision and comfort to campers and serve as a leader and positive role model.
• Facilitate skits, games, songs, crafts and other camp activities.
• Create an age-appropriate learning environment, which allows for and fosters creativity and individuality for campers.
• Communicate effectively with supervisor, staff, campers, and parents.
• Contact parents each week prior to the first day of camp. Thereafter, maintain daily communication and feedback with parents.
• Prepared and ready to assist with campers throughout the night.
• Actively follow and model all rules, operating procedures, instructions, and established emergency procedures.
• Ensure the camp environment is welcoming, genuine and nurturing for all campers and guests.

• Must be at least 18 years of age or older and have obtained high school diploma or GED.
• Previous experience working with children with special needs.
• Academic background or experience working with children, or experience in the special needs field, health field, or related.
• Complete mandatory 24-hour pre-camp training.
• In-service trainings and staff meetings as assigned including Child Abuse Prevention Training.
• Must be able to live on-site during program season.
• Good customer service and communication skills when interacting with campers, parents, and the community.
• Conflict resolution and problems-solving skills, along with the ability to maintain a positive approach.
• Visual and auditory ability to respond to critical incidents and the physical ability to act swiftly in an emergency.
• CPR/AED, and First Aid Certification, must include Adult and Child/Infant, obtained within 30 days of hire and must be from one of the following certifying organizations:
  • American Red Cross
  • American Heart Association
  • American Safety & Health Institute