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YMCA of San Diego County

Overnight Summer Camp Unit Leader - Camp Surf

YMCA of San Diego County, Imperial Beach, California, us, 91933

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Responsibilities

Plan and implement summer programming for a specific unit of the overnight camping program; ensuring the environment is inclusive, nurturing and welcoming for all staff and participants.

Provide staff support and supervision, including the training, evaluation and professional development of the team in a positive, supportive and motivational way.

Contribute to planning and implementation of the daily program in accordance with YMCA policies and ACA standards; including leading camp orientations, organizing schedules and cabin lists.

Create an age-appropriate environment, which allows for and fosters creativity and individuality in the campers and staff.

Ensure program areas in camp have adequate supplies and are in good safe operating condition.

Demonstrate a strong sense of investment in camp by actively supporting the cleanliness of facilities, care of equipment and supplies, and stewardship of the natural environment.

Qualifications

Must be at least 18 years of age with high school diploma or GED.

Bachelor's degree in education, recreation, related field, or equivalent education and experience preferred.

Minimum (2) years of experience working with youth in Overnight Camp, Day Camp or similar setting.

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.

Staff supervision experience preferred.

Must be able to live on-site during program season.

Visual and auditory ability to respond to critical incidents and the physical ability to act swiftly in an emergency situation.

Ability to supervise and work with groups of campers ages 7-17, as well as parents and staff of diverse populations.

Ability to adequately observe participants activities, enforce safety regulations and apply appropriate policies and procedures.

Physical ability to lead, teach and interact in group activities and perform related physical skills including standing, hiking and/or climbing for long periods of time.

CPR and First Aid certification required prior to working with participants and must be from one of the following certifying organization:

American Red Cross

American Heart Association

American Safety and Health Institute.

Pay Range USD $103.49 - USD $110.29 /Da.

Seniority level Mid-Senior level

Employment type Full-time

Job function Management and Manufacturing

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