Resident Camp Unit Leader at YMCA Of Greater Hartford

Burlington, Connecticut, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

08 Apr, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Staff supervision, Mentoring, Program planning, Safety management, Conflict resolution, First aid, CPR, AED, Leadership, Communication, Team coordination, Child development

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

YMCA of Greater hartford Job Description Job Title: Resident Camp Unit Leader FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Job Grade: Primary Department: Reports to: Camp Director Revision Date: 11/21/2025 Leadership Level: The YMCA of Greater Hartford is an association open to all committed to helping people reach their potential in spirit, mind, and body. Our commitment is based on the belief that the purpose of this three-fold development is to live out the values of Caring, Honest, Respect and Responsibility. POSITION SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Camp Director, the Resident Camp Unit Leader aids in supervising and effectively leading a group of campers in daily camp activities. Resident Camp Unit Leaders provide a safe and nurturing environment for campers and are actively involved and have a positive attitude about all camp activities. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: * Evaluates and mentors Cabin staff * Plans and directs all unit activities. * Ensures camper and staff safety during summer program * Supervises unit activities and cabin staff that they meet State, ACA and YMCA ratios and regulations. * Supervises Cabin Acts. * Assists Program Director in the planning and implementation of evening programs. * Assists Program director with scheduling of all camp programs * Assists in staff training * Attends morning support staff meetings * Works a table at check in and check out * Works one hold-over weekend * Develop/Supervise Unit Clean-up schedule/all camp clean up * Does a daily cabin inspection * Deals with second step of camper discipline-homesick problems * Writes evaluations on each unit staff member each session * Assists in camp night supervision (CQ) * Any other duties assigned. QUALIFICATIONS: * Minimum 18 years of age. * Experience working with children. * Certifications: Current American Heart Association or American Red Cross CPR/AED, and First Aid. * Completion of required trainings. * Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT: * Ability to walk, stand, and sit (including on the floor) for long periods of time. * Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds in weight. * Visual and auditory ability to respond to critical situations and physical ability to act swiftly in an emergency The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Responsibilities

The Unit Leader supervises cabin staff and manages daily camp activities to ensure a safe and nurturing environment for campers. They are responsible for planning unit programs, conducting staff evaluations, and maintaining compliance with safety regulations.