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Unit Leader-Summer Camp
Camp Olson YMCA-Longville, MN
Seasonal-Full Time: June-August 2025
Do you love working with youth, supporting emerging leaders, and creating unforgettable summer experiences? Camp Olson YMCA is seeking a Unit Leader to join our dynamic summer leadership team!
As a Unit Leader, you'll play a key role in supervising and supporting a team of cabin counselors, ensuring campers safety and wellbeing, and fostering a positive, inclusive, and fun camp culture. This is a leadership position that requires maturity, strong communication skills, and a passion for mentoring others.
Key Responsibilities:
- Supervise and mentor 8-12 cabin counselors in your assigned unit (age group)
- Support counselors with camper challenges, cabin dynamics, homesickness, and behavior management
- Coordinate with the Camp Director and seasonal leadership team to ensure smooth daily operations
- Facilitate daily check-ins with counselors and provide feedback and support
- Step in to support cabins when extra help is needed
- Collaborate with other Unit Leader and seasonal leadership about struggling camper dynamics or shifts in programming
- Assist with staff training, camper check-in/out, and camp wide activities
- Review camper MESH forms before their arrival to create any behavior plans and share with cabin counselors.
Qualifications:
- Experience working with youth in a camp or educational setting
- Prior leadership or supervisory experience preferred
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and conflict resolution skills
- Ability to work long hours in an outdoor, high-energy environment
- Willingness to live onsite and be fully immersed in camp life for the summer
- Flexible!
Compensation & Perks:
- Room and board provided (shared staff housing meals)
- Leadership development training
- Internship opportunity
- A chance to make a lasing impact on youth and staff
- Beautiful Northwoods setting with access to hiking, paddling, and camp programming!
Join our team and help create a summer filled with growth, laughter, and connection. At Camp Olson YMCA, we believe in building a community for ALL-and wed love to have you as a part of it.
Apply today and help lead the way this summer!
Job Types: Full-time, Temporary
Pay: $500.00 - $600.00 per week
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
Salary : $500 - $600