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Salary: $800 per week, full time with benefits and on-site housing

Tentative start date August 26, 2025

POSITION SUMMARY:

This is a year-round position that works with the Outdoor Science School and Childcare departments during the school year, and the Resident Camp during the summer. During the OSS program, unit leaders will take the lead, or assist with all non-curriculum aspects of the program including volunteer training and supervision, student behavior management, and recreational programming. During the summer, unit leaders will be responsible for the assigned unit and assist in staff training and development throughout summer season. Unit Leaders are hired for their unique skills in working a particular age group: Trailblazers (7-9 year olds), Trekkers (10-12 year olds), Teens (13-15 year olds), Leader in Trainings (15-16 year olds), or Counselor in Trainings (16-17 year olds). Unit leaders may be asked to assist in shifts at our local childcare sites as needed.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist the camp leadership team in planning and executing pre-camp and in-service staff training, and creating staff survival manuals
• Responsible for programs related to specific assigned unit including but not limited to: evening programs, campfires, morning inspirations, daily and weekly schedules, and skill based program areas
• Directly supervise and appraise the counselors in assigned unit
• Maintain proper records as required by camp director
• Coordinate matters of interest in areas of overlapping responsibility while always seeking the best solution for campers and the camp
• Check in with counselors in unit daily; provide appropriate support and leadership for each counselor
• Attend all meals and all camp events (unless cleared by director)
• Perform chosen "coordinator duties" each week
• Use established system for communication with other camp departments
• Assist in behavior management when needed and document all events
• Responsible for the health and welfare of campers/staff in assigned unit
• Be able to communicate and work well with other members of the leadership team

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience as a group counselor or staff member in a camp setting (experience at programming in a camp setting preferred)
• Supervisory experience preferred
• Flexibility and maturity, with ability to be self-motivated and work with minimum supervision
• Ability to relate to peers as well as youth effectively
• CPR and First Aid certified (can be obtained upon hire)
• Preferred YMCA approved driver

We serve a diverse population of students and strive towards having our staff team reflect those we serve. We recognize that role models and educators come from all backgrounds. If you are passionate about making a difference we encourage you to apply even if you do not meet all of the qualifications.

Contact Jahelle Armstrong with any questions at jahelle.armstrong@ymcasv.org