Summer Day Camp Unit Leader - 2025 YMCA Camp Duncan

Lead the Adventure, Inspire the Future: Be a Summer Day Camp Unit Leader!

At the Y, we create an exciting, safe camp environment for kids and staff to have an unforgettable summer. While campers are taking part in in unique experiences and adventures, our Summer Day Camp Unit Leaders are developing leadership skills and confidence while making lasting friendships and memories.

Pay starts at $18.45 per hour, Monday-Friday schedule

The Summer Day Camp Unit Leader serves as professional role model by overseeing and monitoring recreational activities in their assigned groups, guiding campers and counselors, and leading through example.

• We offer salaries that reflect your skills, experience, and the value you bring to our team.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans for eligible employees, along with access to wellness programs, mental health resources, and a family gym membership.
• Generous paid time off (PTO), including paid holidays. We also offer flexible work hours to help you balance your personal and professional life.
• 403(b) plan with company contributions after 2 years of service to help you plan for your future.
• Opportunities for continuous learning through workshops and training programs.
• A supportive work environment that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and respected.
• Discounts on programs, employee assistance programs, and company-sponsored events.

YMCA Camp Duncan is now hiring Summer Day Camp Unit Leaders for the following positions:

• Assistant Program Director
• Aquatics Director
• High Ropes Director
• Program Specialist
• Arts & Crafts Director

Day Camp Assistant Program Director

Under the direct supervision of the Program Director, the Day Camp Assistant Program Director assists in the creation, planning and implementation of recreational activities. The Day Camp Assistant Program Director helps oversee activities to ensure that they are safe, engaging and well-organized and provide campers with experiences that provide support and enrichment, teach life skills and promote wellness of spirit, body and mind.

Summer Day Camp, Aquatics Director

Under the direct supervision of the Program Director, the Aquatics Director coordinates and supervises the day-to-day operation of the waterfront and/or pool programs in day camp. The Aquatics Director maintains high levels of safety standards and enforces strict safety standard rules at aquatic areas. The Aquatics Director must be a certified lifeguard.

Summer Day Camp, High Ropes Director

Under the direct supervision of the Program Director, the High Ropes Director will organize and implement team's course, climbing tower and high rope programs. The High Ropes Director must display ability and skill in belaying, knot tying, and rope course set up.

Summer Day Camp, Program Specialist

Under the direct supervisor of the Program Director, the Program Specialist will provide support to the day-to-day camp operation. Plans, implements, and assists with daily camp functions and daily activities.

Summer Day Camp, Arts and Crafts Director

Under the supervision of the Camp Director or Program Director, the Arts and Crafts Director is responsible for the arts and crafts program for day camp.

As a Summer Camp Unit Leader, you are responsible to:

• Promote the YMCA, provide excellent customer service and create an outstanding camper experience for children, parents and families
• Lead recreational activities with campers, including but not limited to: arts and crafts, sports, social recreation, songfests, nature hikes, archery, and other games and hobbies
• Instruct campers using various teaching methods and modifies activities as needed to ensure that campers of all ages and experience levels are engaged
• Teach socially acceptable behaviors to campers by serving as a role model and by using age-appropriate positive reinforcement and behavior management strategies
• Communicate consistently with supervisors, team leaders, unit leaders and other team members to ensure everyone is kept abreast of camp activities and schedule
• Supports camp activities as assigned by supervisor, including any specialty camp activities
• Ensures the physical and emotional health and safety of campers by being safety conscious, following all established YMCA standards and critically evaluating situations for potential risks
• Ensures compliance with established rules and regulations to ensure safety
• Monitors campers and counselors and provides corrective coaching and intervention as necessary
• Set-up facilities and/or equipment for activities and stores equipment appropriately after use and work to keep camp facilities clean at all times

What do you need to be a Summer Camp Unit Leader?

• A commitment to and a passion for working with diverse youth
• Enjoy being outdoors, are creative and not afraid to work and play hard
• Your experience in camping, childcare, education, recreation, sports or related is a plus but not required
• You will be 19 years of age or older by the start of camp
• Excellent verbal communication skills, including the ability to clearly and concisely present ideas and concepts and tailor communication to multiple audiences
• Passion for working with diverse youth and ability to provide a high-quality of instruction using age-appropriate practices
• Proven ability to establish constructive relationships and interact as a positive role model
• Continuous learner who leverages opportunities for learning and applies new knowledge and skills
• Meets physical qualifications required as outlined in job description.
• The YMCA will provide reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities.

Child Abuse Prevention - Support the YMCA’s commitment to child abuse prevention by:

• Reporting any items that may provide a health or safety hazard to staff, members or guests to your supervisor
• Following all policies and procedures related to keeping children safe in our facilities and programs, including those related to the monitoring and supervision of children
• Reporting any suspicious behavior and violation of policy and procedures to your supervisor
• Completing all child abuse prevention training, as required

Behaviors

• Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them
• Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest

Motivations

• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
• Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility