Summer Camp Unit Leader

Looking for a fun job to build your leadership skills?

Would you be a positive, enthusiastic role model to campers?

Are you 18 or older?

Join us as a Summer Camp Unit Leader!

GROW YOUR CAREER AT OUR Y LOCATIONS BELOW!
Dan McKinney Family YMCA - La Jolla
Magdalena Ecke Family YMCA - Encinitas
Ryan Family YMCA - Point Loma

 To be considered for this role, candidates need to be available for the entire Summer Camp season, June 3rd to August 18th

Y would I apply?

• FREE Y Membership
• FREE Workout Classes
• FREE Pool Access
• Work with Your Friends - Text them the link to this page now!
• Build Your Resume
• Opportunities for Growth
• Community Involvement

Sound good? (We think so, too!) Here’s what you would do:

• Contribute to planning and implementation of the daily program in accordance with YMCA policies, and ACA standards under the direct supervision of the Camp Director
• Plan and implement lesson plans in areas of outdoor education, arts & crafts, cooking, sports or recreational games, drama, singing, team building and science
• Create an age-appropriate learning environment, which allows for and fosters creativity and individuality in the campers
• Provide constant supervision of assigned campers at all times
• Establish and maintain effective communication with staff and parents
• Coordinate activity schedule, field trips and supplies for camp
• Overall management and supervision of a camp unit, staff and campus

“OK, I’m sold!” What do I need to qualify?

• Must be 18 or older
• Must have a High School Diploma or GED
• Must have 2 years of experience working with youth in a Day Camp or like setting
• Staff supervision experience preferred
• Sincere interest in and ability to work with groups of campers ages 5-16, as well as parents and staff of diverse ethnic populations
• Ability to lead campers in at least 4 of the following areas: recreational games, drama, crafts, outdoor education, songs, sports, aquatics, team building or science
• Ability to adequately observe participant activities, enforce safety regulations and apply appropriate policies and procedures.
• CPR/AED and First Aid, must include both Adult & Child/Infant, certified within 30 days of hire and must be from one of the following certifying organizations:
  • American Red Cross
  • American Heart Association
  • American Safety & Health Institute