What are the responsibilities and job description for the Unit Leader position at YMCA OF METROPOLITAN DALLAS?
GENERAL FUNCTION:
Unit leaders will supervise staff and campers within their unit. Responsible for unit specific programming and activities. Will help develop counselors’ skills with children specific to their unit. Responsible for evaluating staff within their unit. Will report all incidents and accidents to Camp Director. Unit leaders will provide cabin assignments to help keep camp clean and beautiful. Responsible for holding staff accountable for their responsibilities. Will work with Camp Director to ensure a safe and positive experience for all staff and children, especially in their unit. Will be available and provide support for counselors. Will assist in resolving camper issues that become too much to handle for staff. Will report camper issues to Assist Camp Director or Camper Director.
Will take responsibility for the proper use, care and storage of all camp equipment. Will maintain a neat appearance, wearing an appropriate staff shirt during assigned days. Will attend all staff training, in-services, and meetings. Will read and review Camp Staff Manual. Responsible for following all policy and guidelines. All camp staff will at all times have the opportunity to meet with the Camp Director and/or Program Director to discuss any problems, needs or concerns he/she may have.
Will assist in ad staff duties including, but not limited to: Developing evening programs, overseeing staff and campers, assisting during mealtimes, assisting during chapel times, keeping the rest of ad staff updated on day-to-day events, evaluating staff, and working with the Program Director and Assistant Director to ensure a safe and positive experience for everyone who comes to Camp Grady Spruce. All ad staff must work one weekend.
Requirements
- Minimum age of 19 years old.
- Lifeguard certification preferred.
- Boaters License.
- Ropes course trained.
- Supervisory skills.
- Experience working with children.
- Will hold counselors and themselves accountable for their responsibilities.
- Be calm in high stress situations.
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience in camping or recreation.
- Will be alert to potential dangers and hazards; assess and take necessary action.
- Will determine, visually and auditorily, if conditions are safe for activities and programming.
- Will be able to pick-up and carry a child weighing up to 50 pounds in an emergency and initiate first aid procedures.
- Will be able to problem solve as needed to determine the safety of activities. All staff will treat all staff and campers with equal respect.
Food and lodging is provided during the resident care of campers and/or program delivery. The staff at all times is representative of the philosophy, mission and goals of the YMCA and its Camping Program. Staff must strive to work cooperatively with the Resident Camp Director and fellow employees to achieve the goals and objectives of the YMCA.
