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YMCA of Greater Seattle · 1 month ago

Unit Director

Eastsound, WA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$95/d - $113/d

1+ years exp

YMCA of Greater Seattle is dedicated to promoting equity and social justice within its community. The Unit Director provides leadership and supervision to staff and campers at Camp Orkila, ensuring safety and facilitating developmentally appropriate activities for campers.

Association

No H1B

Responsibilities

Supervises assigned seasonal staff by observing, coaching, providing feedback, evaluating, and assisting with problem solving

Supervises and assists with specific camper supervision. Ensures that all staff are accounting for campers and safety at all times, especially campers who need extra support

Plans, schedules, and facilitates program activities that are developmentally appropriate, and which promote camper skill and character development. Organizes, leads, and assists with facilitation of all-camp programming and events

Provides leadership and supervision to any developing teen leaders placed with the group

Maintains high standards of housekeeping including bathrooms, cabins and main lodge

Assists in keeping all program equipment in working condition and available

Assists in maintaining all program areas in a safe and orderly condition

Ensures that counselors are planning and organizing cabin activities as well as participating in daily scheduled activities

Communicates personal or camper/staff needs to supervisor in a timely manner

Attends staff meetings

Participates in and leads specific areas of staff training

Maintains relevant American Camping Association standards

Follows YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention and emergencies

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

CPR certificationWilderness First AidSupervisory experienceChildrenPlanning group activitiesWashington State food handlers permitCamp experienceDiverse populationsAnti-racism practices

Required

21 years old or older strongly preferred

Current CPR certification

Current Wilderness First Aid certification (paid course is provided as a part of training)

1-2 years of experience with children; camps, childcare, tutoring, nannying, coaching

1+ years of experience leading others as a supervisor or lead

Demonstrated experience planning and implementing group activities

Ability to participate in activities that involve rigorous physical activity in an outdoor setting including, but not limited to hiking, boating, camping, and swimming

Current Washington State food handlers permit (paid course is provided as a part of training)

Ability to relate to parents/caregivers, campers, and staff in a professional manner

Preferred

Previous camp experience

One or more years of applicable education, training, and/or experience, which provide the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position

Knowledge of and previous experience with diverse populations (language, culture, race, physical ability, sexual orientation, etc.). Ability to speak any language in addition to English may be helpful

Experience with anti-racism practices and coalition building