Description

Salary Range: $600/week

Typical Weekly Schedule: six day work week, Sunday through Friday

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POSITION SUMMARY:

The Overnight Camp Youth Leader at YMCA Camp Edwards is a seasonal position reporting to the Executive Director, leaders live with campers, guiding them through daily routines and activities to foster a supportive, engaging environment. They are responsible for the care, health, and safety of campers from diverse age and socio-economic groups, serving as positive role models and playing a key role in shaping each camper’s experience.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

•         Guide cabin and individual campers in participating successfully in all aspects of camp activities. 
•         Connect with every camper in cabin group on a daily basis.
•         Supervise and facilitate all assigned aspects of the campers’ day, including but not limited to, wake-up, cabin clean-up, mealtimes, cabin activities, rest period, camper free time, evening activities, campfire, bedtime and cabin overnight supervision.
•         Prepare for and actively participate in staff training, staff meetings and any other program team meetings. 
•         Set a good example for campers and others including cleanliness, punctuality, sharing clean-up and chores, sportsmanship, table manners, appropriate language, etc. 
•         Carry out established rules for supervising camper health. 
•         Maintain safety and enforce regulations for all campers and staff.
•         Assist in maintenance and inventory of Program Area supplies.
•         Participates in and leads Campfire songs and activities. 
•         Participates in and leads Morning Inspirational for campers. 
•         Services and cleans all assigned guest rooms, meeting rooms, restrooms, buildings, offices and other areas in accordance to cleaning standards. 
•         Effectively communicate program details, training materials and schedule changes to staff and campers.
•         Create positive relationships with members, supervisor, co-workers, subordinates and the general public.
•         Model, practice, and carry out YMCA values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility. 
•         Maintain American Camping Association Standards as well as other related governing agencies in relation to particular program areas.
•         Monitor and maintain the highest moral standards and values in all areas of the YMCA resident camping programs.
•         Follows YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, youth protection policies and emergencies.

Requirements

• 18 years of age
• Experience working with children
• YMCA camp experience or equivalent preferred
• CPR/First Aid Certified or able to complete training before season starts
• YMCA lifeguard certification and/or level 1 – Rockwall and High Ropes training or successfully complete during YMCA staff training week