Division Leader (Summer 2027)

YMCA of Greenville; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

YMCA Camp Greenville is seeking a Division Leader to join the summer leadership team. You will coordinate activities, manage behavior, and assist with providing overall camp leadership for three age groups. You will lead by example, ensuring a safe, fun, and engaging experience for campers.

The role emphasizes training, supervising cabin leaders, and collaborating with senior leadership to drive program success throughout the summer season.

Qualifications

• CPR/First Aid certification required.
• Must drive a 15-passenger minibus with a clean MVR.
• Must be 18 years old or graduated high school by June 2027.
• Preferred: leadership experience at an overnight camp setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate activities for your designated division.
• Create a high standard environment for camp staff during the summer.
• Train, supervise, and oversee cabin leaders in your age group.
• Plan activities and evening programs for campers.
• Lead daily staff meetings and maintain schedules and reports.
• Uphold camp values and ensure a safe, fun, and magical experience.

Skills

Driver's license (15-passenger minibus

Overnight camp leadership

Education

CPR/First Aid Certification

High school diploma or equivalent by June 2027

Job description

Overview

Come join us on the Mountain! Located on 1400 acres on top of the Blue Ridge Mountains, camp has some of the most beautiful views of any camp in the country. Share in the beauty and traditions that has made Camp Greenville a special place for over 100 years. You can be part of a dynamic team making an impact on all that we serve.

Camp Greenville is an overnight camp established in 1912 that hosts boys and girls from throughout the region and the world for summer camps, retreats and specialty camps. You will get to experience what the great outdoors of Western North Carolina and South Carolina have to offer.

YMCA Camp Greenville is seeking a cause-driven leader to fulfill the role of Division Leader. The Division Leader will serve as a part of our summer leadership team. This position will coordinate all activities, manage behavior, troubleshoot problems, and assist with providing overall camp leadership in one of three age groups; Division 1 (rising 2nd-4th grade), Division 2 (rising 5th-6th), Division 3 (rising 7th-9th).

We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become.

We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality.

We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world.

We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential.

We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day.

Responsibilities

• Works with full time team in providing camp leadership to your designated division and the rest of camp.


• Responsible for creating a high standard environment for camp staff throughout the summer.


• Responsible for training, supervising, and overseeing cabin leaders in your designated age group.


• Ability to work with participants of all backgrounds.


• Planning activities and evening programs for campers.


• Supervising and coordinating activities for campers in your designated age group.


• Assist in leading daily staff meetings.


• Maintaining rosters, checklists, camp schedules, and reporting information in a timely manner.


• Leading and supporting our camp staff in creating a safe, fun, and magical experience for all who come to camp.


• Lead by example in all aspects of camp.


• Support senior leadership team in decision making and program management throughout the summer.


• Assist with staff evaluations throughout summer.


• Assist with any high adventure program facilitation (High ropes, zip line, etc.)


• Serve as a role model, upholding our camp values, and working with integrity, creativity, and safety in mind at all times.


• Responsible for the health and well-being of the campers mentally, emotionally, and physically, during their time at camp


• Must approach responsibilities in a fun, creative, enthusiastic, and professional manner.

Other Responsibilities

• Adhere to policies related to boundaries with consumers


• Attend/complete required abuse risk management training


• Adhere to procedures related to managing high-risk activities and supervising consumers


• Follow mandated reporting requirements


• Adhere to job specific abuse risk management responsibilities

Qualifications

• CPR/First Aid Certified.


• Meet YCG minimum requirements to drive a 15-passenger minibus.


• Clean MVR check (Motor Vehicle Record)


• At least 18 years old or graduated high school by June 2027.

Preferred

• 20 and older.


• Leadership experience at an overnight camp setting