Camp Shady Brook Mission: To effect positive change in our community by creating opportunities in the outdoors for personal growth, leadership development and the building of relationships through exceptional camping experiences.

 

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Unit Lead will serve as a member of the Leadership Team, providing support to cabin counselors. The Unit Lead will be responsible for the oversight, direction, and programming of one unit (Base, Alpine, or Summit) in camp for the season. 

 

OUR CULTURE: 

Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day.  We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you

 

CERTIFICATIONS:

• Complete Hazardous Communications, Harassment Prevention, Blood-borne Pathogens and Child Abuse Prevention training and attend Living Our Cause/Engaging our members at time of hire


• Maintain CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer every year


• Maintain First Aid and Administering Emergency Oxygen every 2 years


• Blood-borne Pathogens/Child Abuse Prevention every year

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Develop, implement, coordinate, and evaluate cabin life and values-based programming.


• Directly supervise staff in designated units, provide leadership and guidance to all staff.


• Provide leadership and administrative support as directed by coordinating, organizing, or leading camp activities or by providing administrative office support as needed.


• Participate in Leadership Team training prior to staff training


• Prepare for, assist in leading, and actively participate in staff training and staff meetings.


• Direct programs that meet or exceed ACA and state standards.


• Assume responsibility for the heath/welfare of campers and staff entrusted to his/her charge.


• Act as a positive role model for campers and other staff, demonstrating the values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility in the performance of job duties.


• Observe camper and staff behavior and assess its appropriateness, enforce appropriate safety regulations and emergency procedures, and apply appropriate behavior management techniques.


• Consult with the Associate Executive Director daily concerning problems that need to be addressed and/or excellent staff performance.


• Plan and execute unit campouts each week in collaboration with the Trip Coordinator


• Demonstrate proper care and storage of all equipment and supplies.


• Complete routine and required forms to include, but not limited to: staff evaluations, program supply requests, maintenance request forms, and incident and injury reports.


• Create and maintain a Unit Lead manual through the season


• May be called upon to live with a cabin group or to assist counselors with a cabin group.


• Play an active role in all camp activities.


• Will work stayover weekends as assigned.


• Other duties as assigned. 


• These are not the only duties to be performed. Some duties may be reassigned and other duties may be assigned as required.

 

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:

• Developing Self & Others


• Inclusion


• Program/Project Management 

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

•  Ability to visually observe children and intervene when the safety of a participant could be compromised.


• Ability to physically move with participants to hike, walk, stand, bend and lift comfortably over the course of a day. 


• Mentally and visually alert to recognize potential hazards and accidents.  


• Physically and mentally able to respond to emergencies and administer CPR, Oxygen and First Aid effectively. 


• 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

Pay is $480.00 weekly.