What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cabin Leader position at Wenatchee Valley YMCA?
OUR CULTURE:
Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of
strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are
open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and
embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst
in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are
determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning
with you.
OUR SUMMER SCHEDULE:
Our summer begins with nine days of staff training starting June 19-27, 2025. Camp sessions run from
June 29, 2025 through August 9, 2025. Opportunities are available for those staff members interested in
working at camp from mid-June through the end of August and beyond.
POSITION SUMMARY:
This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community
through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Cabin Leader manages the
health, welfare, and development of a group of 6 to 10 campers on a 24-hour basis under the direction
of the Director and Assistant Camp Director. Cabin Leaders are responsible for providing quality
leadership programs that are safe, fun, and that develop our campers into future cabin leaders here at
camp.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Facilitate a fun group living experience in an outdoor environment for campers, helping each
camper meet the goals established by the camp for camper development.
2. Provide camper supervision within established policies, procedures, and risk management
guidelines. Maintain camper discipline within established policy and provide positive behavior
management to promote developmental asset building.
3. Monitor camper eating habits, health, and hygiene, notifying the director staff immediately of any
concerns.
4. Maintain clean, attractive, safe, functional facilities and food service equipment that meet or exceed
American Camping Association standards, Washington Health Codes and YMCA standards.
5. Review, practice, follow and make recommendations to improve safety procedures and practices at
Wenatchee Valley YMCA Lake Wenatchee Resident Camp.
6. Responds to emergency situations.
OTHER POSITION FUNCTIONS:
1. Act as a positive role model for campers and other staff, demonstrating the values of caring,
honesty, respect, and responsibility in the performance of job duties.
2. Lead and assist in program areas and special activities as scheduled.
3. Prepare for and actively participate in staff training and staff meetings.
4. Maintain and deliver accurate records.
5. Assists in security of camp participants, property and facilities.
The Y: We’re for youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.
6. Documents all accidents/ incidents per established YMCA policies, procedures and as required by
law.
7. Perform other duties as may be assigned.
Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of
strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are
open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and
embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst
in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are
determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning
with you.
OUR SUMMER SCHEDULE:
Our summer begins with nine days of staff training starting June 19-27, 2025. Camp sessions run from
June 29, 2025 through August 9, 2025. Opportunities are available for those staff members interested in
working at camp from mid-June through the end of August and beyond.
POSITION SUMMARY:
This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community
through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Cabin Leader manages the
health, welfare, and development of a group of 6 to 10 campers on a 24-hour basis under the direction
of the Director and Assistant Camp Director. Cabin Leaders are responsible for providing quality
leadership programs that are safe, fun, and that develop our campers into future cabin leaders here at
camp.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Facilitate a fun group living experience in an outdoor environment for campers, helping each
camper meet the goals established by the camp for camper development.
2. Provide camper supervision within established policies, procedures, and risk management
guidelines. Maintain camper discipline within established policy and provide positive behavior
management to promote developmental asset building.
3. Monitor camper eating habits, health, and hygiene, notifying the director staff immediately of any
concerns.
4. Maintain clean, attractive, safe, functional facilities and food service equipment that meet or exceed
American Camping Association standards, Washington Health Codes and YMCA standards.
5. Review, practice, follow and make recommendations to improve safety procedures and practices at
Wenatchee Valley YMCA Lake Wenatchee Resident Camp.
6. Responds to emergency situations.
OTHER POSITION FUNCTIONS:
1. Act as a positive role model for campers and other staff, demonstrating the values of caring,
honesty, respect, and responsibility in the performance of job duties.
2. Lead and assist in program areas and special activities as scheduled.
3. Prepare for and actively participate in staff training and staff meetings.
4. Maintain and deliver accurate records.
5. Assists in security of camp participants, property and facilities.
The Y: We’re for youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.
6. Documents all accidents/ incidents per established YMCA policies, procedures and as required by
law.
7. Perform other duties as may be assigned.
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