Day Camp Unit Leader

Company: YMCA of San Diego County
Location: Julian
Posted on: May 24, 2023

Job Description:

ID:
16822

Job Status:
Accepting Applications

Looking for a fun job to build your leadership skills?

Would you be a positive, enthusiastic role model to campers?

Are you 18 or older?

Join us as a Summer Camp Unit Leader!

GROW YOUR CAREER AT OUR Y LOCATIONS BELOW!

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To be considered for this role, candidates need to be available for the entire Summer Camp season, June 3rd to August 18th

Y would I apply?

• FREE Y Membership
• FREE Workout Classes
• FREE Pool Access
• Work with Your Friends - Text them the link to this page now!
• Build Your Resume
• Opportunities for Growth
• Community Involvement Sound good? (We think so, too!) Here's what you would do:
  • Contribute to planning and implementation of the daily program in accordance with YMCA policies, and ACA standards under the direct supervision of the Camp Director
  • Plan and implement lesson plans in areas of outdoor education, arts & crafts, cooking, sports or recreational games, drama, singing, team building and science
  • Create an age-appropriate learning environment, which allows for and fosters creativity and individuality in the campers
  • Provide constant supervision of assigned campers at all times
  • Establish and maintain effective communication with staff and parents
  • Coordinate activity schedule, field trips and supplies for camp
  • Overall management and supervision of a camp unit, staff and campus "OK, I'm sold!" What do I need to qualify?
    • Must be 18 or older
    • Must have a High School Diploma or GED
    • Must have 2 years of experience working with youth in a Day Camp or like setting
    • Staff supervision experience preferred
    • Sincere interest in and ability to work with groups of campers ages 5-16, as well as parents and staff of diverse ethnic populations
    • 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
    • Ability to adequately observe participant activities, enforce safety regulations and apply appropriate policies and procedures.
    • CPR/AED and First Aid, must include both Adult & Child/Infant, certified 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
        
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Keywords: YMCA of San Diego County, Chula Vista , Day Camp Unit Leader, Other , Julian, California