Summer Camp Unit Leader

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!
Cameron Family YMCA – SanteeCopley Price Family YMCA – City HeightsDan McKinney Family YMCA – La JollaDavis Family YMCA – La MesaJoe & Mary Mottino Family YMCA – OceansideMagdalena Ecke Family YMCA – EncinitasMcGrath Family YMCA – Spring ValleyMission Valley YMCARancho Family YMCA – Rancho PenasquitsoRyan Family YMCA – Point LomaSouth Bay Family YMCAToby Wells YMCA – Kearny Mesa
 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
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Opportunities for Growth
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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