Summer Day Camp Unit Leader - Elmhurst YMCA 2025

Company: Ymcachicago
Location: Elmhurst
Posted on: April 16, 2025

Job Description:

Summer Day Camp Unit Leader - Elmhurst YMCA 2025Job Category: Day CampRequisition Number: SUMME004644Pay starts at $18.45 per hour, Monday-Friday scheduleThe Summer Day Camp Unit Leader serves as a professional role model by overseeing and monitoring recreational activities in their assigned groups, guiding campers and counselors, and leading through example.Our staff is the Y's greatest asset. Our teams provide valuable skills, knowledge, and passion that is essential to the contribution and positive impact in our communities, which is why we offer Y employees numerous perks and benefits, including:

• 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, and flexible work hours.
• 403(b) plan with company contributions after 2 years of service.
• Opportunities for continuous learning through workshops and training programs.
• A supportive work environment that values diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Discounts on programs, employee assistance programs, and company-sponsored events.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 arts and crafts, sports, social recreation, songfests, nature hikes, archery, and other games.
  • Instruct campers using various teaching methods and modify activities as needed to ensure engagement.
  • Teach socially acceptable behaviors to campers and use age-appropriate positive reinforcement and behavior management strategies.
  • Communicate consistently with supervisors and team members regarding camp activities and schedules.
  • Support camp activities as assigned by the supervisor.
  • Ensure the physical and emotional health and safety of campers by following established YMCA standards.
  • Monitor campers and counselors, providing corrective coaching and intervention as necessary.
  • Set up facilities and/or equipment for activities and maintain cleanliness.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 and are creative.
    • Experience in camping, childcare, education, recreation, sports, or related fields is a plus but not required.
    • Must be 19 years of age or older by the start of camp.
    • Excellent verbal communication skills.
    • Ability to establish constructive relationships and interact as a positive role model.
    • Continuous learner who leverages opportunities for learning.
    • Meets physical qualifications as outlined in the 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 health or safety hazards to your supervisor.
      • Following all policies and procedures related to keeping children safe.
      • Reporting any suspicious behavior to your supervisor.
      • Completing all child abuse prevention training, as required.
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