Cabin Leader

Cabin Leader Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

YMCA Cabin Leader is primarily responsible for the supervision, guidance, leadership, health and safety of a group of campers during both day camp and resident camp. Counselors plan and participate in all activities with their group to implement a stimulating, character driven program for all campers while providing a healthy and safe environment. 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.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Supervise a group of campers as an exceptional role model for youth.
• Supervise a group of campers in resident camp cabin with a co-counselor.
• Plan, develop, and implement program as assigned by Program Director or Camp Director.
• Assist in camp-wide activities.
• Facilitate campers’ involvement in camp programs. 
• Facilitate friendships and friendship building skills among campers.
• Utilize your skills to the fullest in delivery of camp goals and outcomes.
• Create written responses as requested in camper development and program evaluation.
• Create group and individual goals for each member of the group of campers.
• Help individual campers adjust to group life by means of effective democratic group process.
• Participate in staff meetings and regular supervisory conferences.
• To be familiar with emergency procedures.
• To be with assigned groups at all times and to constantly monitor all assigned campers unless relieved by appropriate staff person.
• Assist specialists in their programming as assigned (i.e. Aquatics, Arts and Crafts, Nature, etc.).
• To carry out other duties as deemed necessary by the Program Director or Camp Director to assure the overall success of the program.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be 18 years old and have one year of college or equivalent life experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent work experience in the youth development field with camping skills.
• Must work well with children for extended periods of time.
• Must be able coexist and contribute in group living camping environment.
• Should be concerned about our environment and living things in it.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Ability to stand, sit (including on the ground), and walk for extended periods of time.
• Ability to plan, lead and participate in all physical activities
• Ability to sit and stand from a seated position (including from the ground) when interacting with children.
• Capability to be actively engaging with youth outdoors for the majority of the day.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.