Day Camp Unit Lead

the Y; Plymouth (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established community-focused organization is seeking a Day Camp Unit Lead to guide youth in a fun and safe environment. This role is pivotal in shaping the experiences of children, fostering their social and emotional growth while ensuring their safety. You'll be part of a team that values community impact and personal development, making every day an opportunity to inspire and lead young minds. Join us in creating memorable experiences and making a significant difference in the lives of children and their families. If you are passionate about youth development and eager to contribute positively to your community, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

FREE Family Membership

Discounted Access to Programs

Family-friendly Work Environment

Employee Assistance Program

Retirement Plan

Qualifications

• Experience working with youth preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and implement activity plans for children in the day camp.
• Ensure a safe and nurturing environment for all campers.

Skills

Youth Development

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

CPR Certification

First Aid Certification

AED Certification

Job description

The YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit is a non-profit organization dedicated to strengthening the foundation of community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Imagine going to work knowing that what you do each day positively affects the lives of the people in your community. Working at the Y, you’ll discover more than just a job—you’ll enjoy a career with the chance to make a lasting difference in the lives of those around you.

MAKE AN IMPACT ON TODAY’S YOUTH
WITH A JOB AT THE Y!

Now Hiring at the Plymouth Family YMCA

YMCA Employee Benefits

• FREE Family Membership & Discounted Access to Programs
• Family-friendly Work Environment
• Employee Assistance Program & Retirement Plan

General Function

Under the supervision of the Day Camp Site Supervisor, the Day Camp Unit Lead will be responsible for the supervision, implementation, and development of activity plans for a group of children, including assisting in the child’s social, emotional, physical, spiritual, and cognitive development.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Serve as a role model for all youth participating in the day camp program by displaying exemplary behavior at all times.
• Assist in providing meaningful programs for campers (not free play).
• Ensure a safe and nurturing environment; attending to the needs of campers at all times.
• Welcome parents and campers at all times.
• Assume equal responsibility for general housekeeping tasks. This includes bagging trash, campsite clean-up, and bus clean-up.
• Attend all pre-camp training for all counseling staff, and attend all staff meetings and other activities (i.e. family events) as required.
• Have an understanding and follow all emergency procedures on the campsite and take proper precautions in keeping children safe at all times. Adhere to all regulations by State laws and requirements and follow all safety, blood-borne, and child abuse prevention guidelines.
• React kindly and firmly in a positive manner when disciplining children and take a leadership role in interacting with youth.
• Establish and maintain a positive and appropriate relationship with all coworkers, YMCA staff, YMCA members, program participants, and the general public.
• Document incidents and accidents by filling out an FYI for parents, and YMCA incident Report forms, and submit them to the Day Camp Director.
• Display character development values of caring, honesty, respect, responsibility, and Integrity at all times.

Education/Experience/Training/Certifications

• Experience working with youth preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Meets the requirements set forth by the state licensing agency. Documentation of DHS clearance prior to starting work, and CPR, First Aid, AED, and Child Safe certifications are required within 60 days.
• Complete Blood Borne Pathogens training, Redwoods, and concussion training as required.

Abilities & Skills

• Ability to walk, stand, and sit (including on the floor) for long periods of time.
• Ability to plan, lead, and participate in all physical activities.
• Ability to sit and stand from a seated position on the floor when interacting with Children.
• Capability to be outside participating for the majority of the day.

DISCLAIMER:

• Must complete successful background screening and drug test for YMCA and all other off-site screenings for partnering organizations.
• This job description may not be all-inclusive and the employee is expected to perform all other duties as assigned by direct management.
• Job descriptions and duties may be modified when deemed appropriate by management.

For more opportunities to join our team, please visit the YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit's career page ( ymcadetroit.org/careers ).

The YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit (“YMCA”) is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to be an inclusive and welcoming environment for all. The YMCA does not discriminate in recruitment, hiring or other terms or conditions of employment on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity, sex, age, religion, national origin, genetic information, ethnicity, height, weight, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, military status or application or any other basis protected by state, federal or other applicable law.

The YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit is committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of children in our programs. We hold all staff, regardless of position, to the highest possible standards. We require all staff to be screened regularly and sign a code of conduct. All staff will be monitored when interacting with program participants. We take any inappropriate interactions between program participants and with staff very seriously and will fully cooperate with authorities in any case of abuse.