Southern District YMCA / Camp Lincoln, Inc. · 1 month ago
SENIOR UNIT LEADER - Summer Camp 2026
Kingston, NH
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expSouthern District YMCA is a leading nonprofit organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The Senior Unit Leader is responsible for managing and evaluating Unit Leaders, coordinating on camper behavior management, parent communication, and providing high-level leadership across the entire camp operation.
Civic & Social Organization
Responsibilities
Model and deliver a high level of customer service to all families and campers
Ensure all Unit operations are safe, organized, and follow camp policy
Responsible for supervision of all Unit Leaders
Responsible for evaluating Unit Leaders; regular verbal check-ins and two formal written coaching cards
Actively supervises Unit Leaders and Counselors throughout the day and is present in Units during free-time and lunch
Responsible for communication with parents regarding camper behavior issues. Works with the Camp Director/ Assistant Director to set behavior contracts as needed
Effectively runs weekly meetings with Unit Leader team
Ensure Unit Leaders are prepared for Staff Training and Staff Meetings
Lead essential training sessions during Staff Training week and Senior Staff Retreat
Coordinate with Director of Camping Services to schedule and deliver Staff Meetings, staff events, staff boosts, and staff appreciation dinner
Responsible for ensuring Unit Leaders hit deliverables in a timely manner, such as cabin assignments, distribution of camper information forms, and communication logs are completed in a timely manner using CampBrain software program
Ensures that Units (cabins, buildings, equipment) are maintained to a high standard of cleanliness
Communicates needs in a timely manner to the Camp Director/ Assistant Director
Ability to remain calm during an emergency. Ensures staff team is timely and accurate during drills
Assist with special events and summer fundraising campaigns
Builds positive relationships with campers, parents, caregivers, counselors and other senior staff to leverage Camp Lincoln’s position and provide a high level experience to all
Provides effective and timely communication to the Camp Director/Assistant Director
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 3 years leadership and childcare experience
Strong working knowledge of computers and all common programs such as Word and Excel
Administrative experience
Ability to effectively delegate responsibilities to others and support them in their endeavors as necessary
Ability to handle sensitive, confidential information
Energetic and positive personality
Strong organizational and time management skills
Ability to stay calm in stressful situations
Ability to respond to critical incidents and act swiftly in emergency situations
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 sit, stand or walk for long periods of time
Ability to lift up to 50lbs
Ability to push, pull, bend and kneel regularly
Ability to communicate verbally (in-person and on phone) and in writing is essential
Visual and auditory ability to respond to critical situations and physical ability to act swiftly in an emergency
Ability to view and enter data on computer for long periods of time
Preferred
Teaching, facilitating, teambuilding experience preferred
Supervisory and staff development experience preferred
Prior experience working with children preferred
Familiarity with various outdoor activities
Company
Southern District YMCA / Camp Lincoln, Inc.
Nurturing the potential in every child. Promoting healthy living. Fostering a sense of social responsibility.
11-50 employees
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