What are the responsibilities and job description for the Camp Staff - Summer 2025 (Y Leaders Program) | Y Camp position at YOUNG MENS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF GREATER DES MOINES IA?
HAVE FUN WHILE MAKE A DIFFERENCE!
We strive to be positive role models who make a difference in the lives of our campers. Y Leader Program (YLP) team members spend their summers using their strengths while working in a dynamic team environment to inspire others and grow in their own professional development.
EVERY position at Y CAMP positively impacts others - JOIN US, WE MAKE A DIFFERENCE!
POSITION OVERVIEW:
Y Leaders Program positions are responsible for fostering a sense of belonging in campers, providing opportunities for campers to feel achievement, and helping campers build healthy positive relationships.
JOB LOCATION: Boone, IA
WAGE: $375-$425/week ($53.57-$60.71/day); Y Camp also provides summer staff with on-site housing, meals, free onsite laundry, fiber optic internet connection, paid training and certification opportunities
SUMMER CAMP: May 28 - August 16, 2025. Onsite housing is a requirement for all YLP Positions.
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: January 31, 2025 - Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
SUMMER STAFF OPPORTUNITIES:
- Summer Camp Leadership: Group Camping Program Manager, Day Camp Program Manager, Overnight Program Supervisor, Day Camp Program Supervisor, Staff Supervisor (2), Climber Coordinator (Age Division) (5)
- Program Coordinators and Assistants: Aquatics Program Coordinator, Equestrian Program Coordinator, Challenge Program Coordinator, Arts and Crafts Program Coordinator, Ranch Hand (4-6)
- Leadership Development Program Coordinators: Volunteer In Progress (VIP) Coordinator; Leaders Assistant (LA) Coordinator; Leader in Training (LIT) Coordinator
- Support Roles: Multi- Media Specialist; Registered Nurse; Nurse Assistant; Behavioral Support Specialist; Kitchen (4); Housekeeping; Maintenance
- Leaders (Camp Counselors): Day Camp Leaders; Overnight Cabin Leaders
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Ensure the safety of all campers in cabins, evening programs and various department settings.
- Volunteer to give speeches, lead songs and skits, teach an activity, or make a difference in a campers Y-Camp experience.
- Ensure that all equipment is safe and working properly each and every time that it is used.
- Be prepared to provide alternative programming activity in times of inclement weather.
- Ensure that you are skilled and able in whichever department that you have been assigned.
- Successfully balance responsibilities in department with those required in cabin and throughout camp.
- Report any incidents to the Program Managers, Program Director and the Summer Camp Director.
- Notify the Program Director and Summer Camp Director when equipment must be purchased or repaired.
- Complete other duties as required by the Program Managers, Program Director, Summer Camp Director or Executive Director.
- Other duties as assigned in scope of the duties of this position.
Salary : $54 - $61
