Summer Sports Day Camp Unit Leader - 2024

Promote the YMCA, provide excellent customer service and create an outstanding camper experience for children, parents and families
Lead recreational activities with campers, including but not limited to arts and crafts, sports, social recreation, songfests, nature hikes, archery, and other games and hobbies
Instruct campers using various teaching methods and modifies activities as needed to ensure that campers of all ages and experience levels are engaged
Teach socially acceptable behaviors to campers by serving as a role model and by using age-appropriate positive reinforcement and behavior management strategies
Communicate consistently with supervisors, team leaders, unit leaders and other team members to ensure everyone is kept abreast of camp activities and schedule
Supports camp activities as assigned by supervisor, including any specialty camp activities
Ensures the physical and emotional health and safety of campers by being safety conscious, following all established YMCA standards and critically evaluating situations for potential risks
Ensures compliance with established rules and regulations to ensure safety
Monitors campers and counselors and provides corrective coaching and intervention as necessary
Set-up facilities and/or equipment for activities and stores equipment appropriately after use and work to keep camp facilities clean at all times

What do you need to be a Summer Sports Camp Unit Leader?

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• A commitment to and a passion for working with diverse youth
  
• Enjoy being outdoors, are creative and not afraid to work and play hard
  
• Your experience in camping, childcare, education, recreation, sports or related is a plus but not required
  
• You will be 19 years of age or older by the start of camp
  Excellent verbal communication skills, including the ability to clearly and concisely present ideas and concepts and tailor communication to multiple audiences
  Passion for working with diverse youth and ability to provide a high-quality of instruction using age-appropriate practices
  Proven ability to establish constructive relationships and interact as a positive role model
  Continuous learner who leverages opportunities for learning and applies new knowledge and skills
  Meets physical qualifications required as outlined in job description.
  The YMCA will provide reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities.
  
  Child Abuse Prevention - Support the YMCA's commitment to child abuse prevention by:
  
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  • Reporting any items that may provide a health or safety hazard to staff, members or guests to your supervisor
    
  • Following all policies and procedures related to keeping children safe in our facilities and programs, including those related to the monitoring and supervision of children
    
  • Reporting any suspicious behavior and violation of policy and procedures to your supervisor
    
  • Completing all child abuse prevention training, as required
    Qualifications
    BehaviorsLeader - Inspires teammates to follow themEnthusiastic - Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
    MotivationsAbility to Make an Impact - Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organizationGrowth Opportunities - Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility
    
    

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