Camp - Unit Leader YDT

Description

The YMCA of Downtown Manchester, is seeking Unit Leaders for the summer 2025 season! If you are looking for a fulfilling summer job where you can build your leadership skills, have a meaningful impact on others, and enjoy your summer playing games and having fun with a supportive team – this is the opportunity for YOU! 

For over 50 years the YMCA has operated as a traditional outdoor day camp where we serve youth from 6-15 years old. Throughout the camp season, we encourage campers to try new things, help them build positive relationships and create long-lasting memories. While simultaneously ensuring camper safety, acting as a positive role model and of course, having fun! We strive to build supportive and empowering teams to help all team members show up as their best and most authentic selves, so that you can learn, grow and thrive during your tenure at the Y. 

Unit Leaders oversee a group of same-aged campers and are responsible for planning and implementing their daily activities and schedule. Unit Leaders supervise several Jr Counselors and Counselors and are responsible for our campers' safety, engagement and primary point of success at camp. 

Responsibilities: 

• Build positive nurturing relationships with campers that fosters Character building
   
• Build cooperative relationships with coworkers, supervisors and parents; supervision of staff team
   
• Develop, implement, and manage camper group activities and schedule
   
• Lead and participate in a variety of camp activities – arts & crafts, STEM, active games and more
   
• Support the delivery of specialty programming
   
• Engage positively in camp life in a variety of weather and locations – indoors, outside, aquatics area, in the rain, summer heat, and beyond!
   
• Manage camper behaviors using the camper success and safety plan
   
• Uphold the YMCA values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, Responsibility and Courage
   
• Build and maintain effective relationships with parents through open communication  

Qualifications: 

• Must be at least 20 years old
• High school diploma or GED
• One of the following qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education or Recreation
• Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education
• Recreation Director certification with 1000 hours of experience working with children
• 12 college credits in Early Childhood Education, Human Growth & Development, Education, or Recreation plus 1000 hours of experience working with children

Position Specifics: 

• Camp season runs 06/23/25 through 08/22/25 and must be able to work most of the camp weeks 

Year-round employment opportunities are available with the YMCA. We encourage you to join our dynamic summer team, and support youth in creating a great summer camp experience!