Overnight Camp Unit Director - YMCA Camp Hi-Rock

Unit Directors will directly supervise and effectively lead an assigned age group of campers and the staff assigned to that unit. Unit Directors will provide a safe and nurturing environment for campers and staff and will be actively involved and have a positive attitude about all camp activities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Actively participate in and lead portions of Leadership Staff Training and All Staff Training.
• Take responsibility for the welfare of each person in the unit and aid in solving all problems.
• Inform the Inclusion Specialist and/or Camp Director of any camper or staff problems, issues, or concerns.
• Assist any campers or staff needing help with fitting in to camp.
• Ensure unit staff are enforcing and following all rules and are fulfilling all of their assigned duties.
• Keep in contact with parents and pass along messages to campers and staff as appropriate.
• Formally evaluate unit staff twice during the season and assist them in setting and meeting goals.
• Address and document, as necessary, situations that endanger the emotional or physical safety of any person.
• Plan Unit Activities, Evening Programs, overnights, and other events with campers and staff as appropriate.
• Ensure unit, cabins, KYBO, unit area in dining hall, and Kapers areas are kept clean.
• Be knowledgeable about the eating habits, diets, and health of campers and staff.
• Oversee the writing and collection of Parent Letters and Camper Reports.
• Submit written maintenance requests in a timely manner.
• Instruct campers in emergency procedures including fire, severe weather, Missing Person, and Tag Calls.
• Visit cabins and Coaching Periods regularly as a supervisory tool and to get to know campers and staff.
• Serve as a Lifeguard or Lookout at the waterfront as assigned.
• Actively participate in staff meetings, Weekend Program, Unit On Duty, and other events as assigned.
• Demonstrate and teach the values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility to all campers and staff.
• Follow all camp rules and regulations and enforce them among peers and subordinates.
• Maintain positive public relations with parents, visitors, and the general public at all times.
• Submit all required paperwork and an End of the Year Report on time.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Desire and ability to work with and relate to children and one's peers outdoors.
• Ability and experience in supervising staff and camp.
• Ability to plan and schedule programs, facilities, and staff members.
• Good role model, high integrity, and adaptable.
• College sophomore or equivalent, or at least 19 years old.
• Ability to communicate, supervise, and work with assigned ages and skill levels and provide necessary instructions.
• Abilities to observe camper and staff behavior, assess its appropriateness, enforce appropriate safety regulations and emergency procedures, and apply appropriate behavior-management techniques.
• Visual and auditory ability to identify and respond to environmental and other hazards related to assigned activities.
• Physical ability to respond appropriately to emergencies and situations requiring first aid.
• Ability to live in an assigned unit for the duration of the season.

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