Camp Unit Leader - Camp Hooksett

Description

Are you looking for the Best Summer Job Ever? Do you want to be a role model, build your resumé and make a difference this summer? Do you have at least 3 years of experience as a Camp Counselor or Child Care Group Leader? 

YMCA Day Camp of Hooksett, a traditional outdoor summer day camp for children ages 5 to 13 located at Hooksett Memorial School, is seeking energetic, fun-loving Unit Leaders to oversee groups of campers and their counselors as they help campers build relationships, try new things, make memories, and have fun while ensuring camper safety.

 Unit Leaders must be patient, enthusiastic, energetic, creative, organized, and a positive role model of Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility. A background in education, camp or related field is preferred.

Additional Responsibilities: 

• Cultivate and supervise a fun and developmentally engaging environment and activities through appropriate techniques  
• Develop and enforce specialty activity and equipment use guidelines  
• Provide ongoing camper programming; support theme days and rainy days  
• Build positive nurturing relationships with campers  
• Build cooperative relationships with coworkers and supervisors  
• Engage with campers in a way that fosters Character building  
• Uphold the YMCA values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, Responsibility and Courage 

Qualifications: 

• Minimum 3 years’ experience working in a day camp environment preferred  
• Background and/or education in recreation/physical education preferred  
• Applicable certifications for specialty area  
• High School diploma or equivalent  
• Possess strong organizational and group management skills  
• Must be available to attend camp trainings before and throughout camp season  
• Able to bring a patient, caring, responsible, flexible and positive attitude to work  

Position Specifics:

• Camp season runs 06/23/2025 through 08/22/2025 and must be able to work most of the camp weeks