Overnight Camp Unit Leader

Responsible for the overall management and supervision of a specific unit of the overnight camp program, providing leadership and stability for program continuity. Plan and oversee Unit operations, including the creation and implementation of staff training and scheduling. Develop and evaluate classes and activities to maintain a dynamic and well-received program. Responsible for monitoring and supervising staff in unit, ensuring the safety of all children at camp, leading a group in activities daily, assisting in overall camp operations, participating in planning and implementing quality YMCA programming and serving as a positive role model to both campers and staff.

• 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, organize 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 like 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 & Health Institute.

YMCA will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the San Diego County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if the YMCA is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the opportunity to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Ordinance by visiting the San Diego County Office of Labor Standards and Enforcement.