Inclusion Leader for Overnight Summer Camp

YMCA of San Diego County; Julian (CA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site meals

On-site housing

Job summary

YMCA of San Diego County is seeking an Overnight Camp Adaptive Leader to coordinate inclusive programming and provide direct support to campers aged 7-17 with special needs. This role requires on-site living for the camp session and close collaboration with families and staff to ensure accessibility and safety.

Responsibilities include developing individualized support plans, training staff on disability awareness, and responding rapidly to emergencies while fostering a welcoming, inclusive camp

Qualifications

• Formal education, usually obtained by a High School Diploma/GED, or training that ensures the ability to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance.
• A minimum of one year of experience working with children ages 7-17 with special needs, or related experience.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements individualized support plans and behavioral strategies to facilitate inclusion of campers with special needs.
• Designs and maintains an age-appropriate learning environment that fosters creativity and accommodates diverse learning styles.
• Provides one-on-one support to assigned campers and collaborates with parents/guardians and unit leaders for planning and progress updates.
• Maintains situational awareness to respond swiftly to incidents and emergencies.
• Coaches and consults staff on disability awareness and inclusion techniques.
• Fulfills residential duties, remaining responsive and available at night for campers.

Skills

CPR/First Aid

Verbal communication

Written communication

Disability awareness

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

YMCA of San Diego County is seeking an Overnight Camp Adaptive Leader to coordinate inclusive programming and provide direct support to campers aged 7-17 with special needs. This role requires on-site living for the camp session and close collaboration with families and staff to ensure accessibility and safety.

Responsibilities include developing individualized support plans, training staff on disability awareness, and responding rapidly to emergencies while fostering a welcoming, inclusive camp