Seasonal Summer Day Camp Unit Leader - 2023
Company: YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago
Location: Downers Grove
Posted on: May 20, 2023
Job Description:
Seasonal Summer Day Camp Unit Leader - 2023
Company : Name Linked
Indian Boundary YMCA
Job Locations
US-IL-Downers Grove
Location : Address
711 59th St.
Category
Day Camp/Camp
Schedule
Full Time hours, 40+ Monday - Friday
ID
2022-14790
Hours
Full-time
Are you looking for a FUN Summer Job? The YMCA is hiring Summer Day
Camp- Unit Leaders for 2023 Join us for the experience of a
lifetime! At the Y, we create an exciting, safe camp environment
for kids and staff to have an unforgettable summer. While campers
are taking part in in unique experiences and adventures, our Summer
Day Camp- Unit Leaders are developing leadership skills and
confidence while making lasting friendships and memories. Summer
Day Camp Unit Leaders receive comprehensive training, a
Monday-Friday work schedule that leaves your weekends free, field
trips to fun places, the chance to meet and work with an amazing
diverse group of people, a free Y family membership, discounted
programs and lots of opportunity for growth! The Summer Day Camp
Unit Leader serves as professional role model by overseeing and
monitoring recreational activities in their assigned groups,
guiding campers and counselors, and leading through example. As a
Summer Camp Unit Leader, you are responsible to:
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 hobbiesLead recreational activities with campers,
including but not limited to: arts and crafts, sports, social
recreation, songfests, nature hikes, archery, and other games and
hobbiesInstruct campers using various teaching methods and modifies
activities as needed to ensure that campers of all ages and
experience levels are engagedTeach socially acceptable behaviors to
campers by serving as a role model and by using age-appropriate
positive reinforcement and behavior management
strategiesCommunicate consistently with supervisors, team leaders,
unit leaders and other team members to ensure everyone is kept
abreast of camp activities and scheduleSupports 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 risksEnsures
compliance with established rules and regulations to ensure
safetyMonitors campers and counselors and provides corrective
coaching and intervention as necessarySet-up facilities and/or
equipment for activities and stores equipment appropriately after
use and work to keep camp facilities clean at all timesWhat do you
need to be a Summer Camp Unit Leader?
A commitment to and a passion for
working with diverse youthEnjoy being outdoors, are creative and
not afraid to work and play hardYour 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
campExcellent 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
modelContinuous learner who leverages opportunities for learning
and applies new knowledge and skillsMeets physical qualifications
required as outlined in job description.The YMCA will provide
reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities.Child Abuse
PreventionSupport the YMCA's commitment to child abuse prevention
by:
- 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
Keywords: YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago, Downers Grove , Seasonal Summer Day Camp Unit Leader - 2023, Other , Downers Grove, Illinois
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