COMPENSATION:

$425 / Weekly

POSITION DURATION:
May 17, 2025 - August 1, 2025

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Senior Unit Leader works closely with the Camp Director. This position will be responsible for all cabins in the designated pod. Oversees all cabins and counselors for the older half of our campers. This position typically works with youth ages 12-17. Unit Leaders are in charge of counselor pairings, assisting with behavioral issues and holding counselors to high standards through support and accountability. This includes supporting staff and campers through quality of program, periodic evaluations and assistance where needed. This position will have housing provided. A great fit for one of the Senior Unit Leader positions is somebody with supervisory experience, multiple years of summer camp experience and great report with former supervisors. The Senior Unit Leader must have a thorough understanding of the YMCA’s mission and goals, and a desire to work with children between the ages of 7 and 17. Leadership skills, enthusiasm, patience, a sense of humor and self-control are all essential. The Unit Leader should have experience in leading and motivating staff.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Leadership:

• Be a role model for & develop positive relationships with camp counselors.
• Actively supervise and support camp counselors, enabling them to provide high quality programming. Hold camp counselors accountable to camp rules and expectations.
• Ensure camp counselors get adequate time off.
• Assist with staff training

Child Development:

• Be a role model for & develop positive meaningful relationships with youth. 
• Provide children with the opportunities to make new friends and learn new activities.
• Be aware of health and safety concerns.
• Ensure that Camp Erdman is a positive and memorable experience instilling a strong desire to return in every camper. 

Programming:

• Provide innovative and fun programming including leading skill tracks and cabin times.
• Operate your program within the Camp Erdman schedule.
• Foster a sense of ownership in programs and facilities.
• Other duties as required that pertain to the operation of a summer camp.
• Attend staff training and meetings.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Preferred Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s Degree
  • Lifeguard Certification
  • Bus Driver Certification
  • Supervisory Experience
  • Prior Summer Camp Experience
  • Peer Leadership
• High Ropes Certification required
• Experience working with children
• CPR/AED & First Aid required
• TB test required