Day Camp Unit Lead

YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit
Any Location, MI
Category Social Services
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. 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.

Requirements

  • 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; attend 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.

Benefits

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