Southern District YMCA / Camp Lincoln, Inc. · 2 months ago
EXPLORERS LEADER - Summer Camp 2026
Kingston, NH
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelSouthern District YMCA is a leading nonprofit organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The Explorers Leader will lead campers on daily offsite programs focusing on recreation and outdoor adventure, ensuring their physical and mental wellbeing while setting a positive example.
Civic & Social Organization
Responsibilities
Lead daily offsite field trips for campers entering grades 5th – 9th that focus on recreation and outdoor adventure. Examples include escape rooms, state parks, beaches, escape rooms, paintball, hiking, paddling, rock climbing, camping, and more
Provide campers with excellent supervision and exercise strong judgement in all circumstances to ensure high levels of safety and program quality
Model Camp Lincoln’s four core values of honesty, caring, respect, and responsibility for campers and program partners
Drive camp mini-buses on all trips providing safe transportation and positive environment throughout
Explorers II programs include one onsite overnight and one offsite overnight camping trip. Leaders are oversee overnight programs to ensure campers safety and wellbeing
Introduce campers to basic skills in outdoor activities such as proper strokes in paddling, setting up tents for camping, and hiking
Maintain strict safety protocol on all trips according to Camp Lincoln’s policies and industry standards
Responsible for inspecting all equipment for functionality and safety before each use
Work alongside Specialty Camp Unit Leader and Assistant Camp Director to finalize trip itineraries, plan meals, program equipment, and transportation
Coordinate with Specialty Camp Unit Leader to manage petty cash and payments for vendors
Complete program debrief with campers and Assistant Camp Director at conclusion of programs
Attend required abuse risk management training
Report suspicious or inappropriate behaviors and policy violations. Follow mandated abuse reporting requirements
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Must be at least 21 years old
Must possess valid driver's license
Must have a clean driving record
Must be able to complete YMCA required training as scheduled by management
Must maintain updated certifications of the job (CPR and First Aid/AED)
Must successfully clear FBI and state criminal background checks
Ability to stand or walk for long periods of time
Ability to lift up to 50lbs
Ability to push, pull, bend and kneel regularly
Ability to travel and work multiple days/weeks at a time
Ability to work outdoors for entire shift, regardless of weather
Preferred
Lifeguard certification preferred. Certification opportunities provided for successful candidates
Wilderness First Aid (WFA) certification preferred. Certification opportunities provided for successful candidates
Prior experience working with children preferred
Familiarity with various camp activities
Patient and reliable
Ability to handle sensitive, confidential information
Organizational and communication skills
Energetic and positive personality
Company
Southern District YMCA / Camp Lincoln, Inc.
Nurturing the potential in every child. Promoting healthy living. Fostering a sense of social responsibility.
Founded in 1926
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Kimberly Masucci
Chief Executive Officer
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