Day Camp Unit Leader (Flatbush YMCA)

Company: National Council of Young Men's Christian Associat
Location: New York
Posted on: May 4, 2025

Job Description:

Day Camp Unit Leader (Flatbush YMCA)
Full-Time/Seasonal
$2,475 Salaried

The YMCA of Greater New York is here for all New Yorkers - toempower youth, improve health, and strengthen community. Founded in 1852, todaythe Y serves a diverse population of more than half a million New Yorkers wholearn, grow, and thrive through programs and services at our 24 branches.Community is the cornerstone of the Y. Together, we connect active, engaged NewYorkers to build stronger communities.

To help fulfill our mission, we cultivate a culture of learning, leading, andcollaboration to enhance community impact. Through our talented staff and"LEAP" career framework (Leadership, Empowerment, Accountability, PersonalGrowth), we are committed to a people-first approach that fosters trust,inclusion, growth, and development for all.

The Flatbush YMCA is seeking a Day Camp UnitLeader who will be responsible for providing leadership, oversight, and support to oneof theSummer Day Camp unitsto ensure quality supervisionand program execution.

Summer Day Camp programs operate Mondaythrough Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., July through August.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure the health, safety, and well-being of participants in the program by providing appropriate supervision at all times.
• Understand, maintain, and ensure that staff and participants follow Risk Management and safety procedures.
• Work with Day Camp Counselors to plan and implement meaningful activities, lesson plans, and special events that are structured, age-appropriate, fun, exciting, challenging, and values-based.
• Lead and supervise Counselors by monitoring performance, providing support, coaching, and recognition, and holding staff accountable for performance expectations.
• Promote an inclusive, welcoming, and respectful environment that embraces the diversity of all staff and participants and promotes a positive camp spirit.
• Create and maintain a strength-based, youth-focused atmosphere that is consistent and sensitive to the needs of participants with learning, emotional, or behavioral differences.
• Perform specific scheduled assignments, including, but not limited to, arrival and/or departure and lunch duty.
• Support the planning and implementation of all camp activities, including, but not limited to, summer learning initiatives, field trips,in-camp events, and culminating performances.
• Maintain accurate program documentation (attendance, sign-in/out forms, behavior reports, incident reports, and accident reports, as appropriate).
• Understand and communicate the YMCA's core values and the goals of the Summer Day Camp program to staff, participants, and caregivers.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with parents and guardians by regularly communicating about their child's strengths and areas for growth.
• Support the development and facilitation of required pre-camp training.
• Actively participate in training sessions, designated meetings, and special events.
• Adhere to all Department of Health, YMCA of Greater New York, and funder standards, expectations, and regulations.
  Desired Skills & Experience:
  • Must be 20 years of age or older.
  • High School diploma orequivalent. College credits preferred.
  • Minimum of two (2) years of experience working with youth, with supervision experience preferred.
  • General knowledge of MicrosoftWord, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  • Knowledgeof Access, Adobe PageMaker, and Photoshop preferred.
    How to Apply: If you would like to be a member of our dynamic team, please completeouronline application and submit your r--sum--and a thoughtful cover letter that explains your interest in the role and ourorganization.
    
    If you are a current YMCA employee, please submit your application throughtheInternal Career Site in Cornerstone.Day Camp Unit Leader (Flatbush YMCA)
    Full-Time/Seasonal
    $2,475 Salaried
    
    The YMCA of Greater New York is here for all New Yorkers - toempower youth, improve health, and strengthen community. Founded in 1852, todaythe Y serves a diverse population of more than half a million New Yorkers wholearn, grow, and thrive through programs and services at our 24 branches.Community is the cornerstone of the Y. Together, we connect active, engaged NewYorkers to build stronger communities.
    
    To help fulfill our mission, we cultivate a culture of learning, leading, andcollaboration to enhance community impact. Through our talented staff and"LEAP" career framework (Leadership, Empowerment, Accountability, PersonalGrowth), we are committed to a people-first approach that fosters trust,inclusion, growth, and development for all.
    
    The Flatbush YMCA is seeking a Day Camp UnitLeader who will be responsible for providing leadership, oversight, and support to oneof theSummer Day Camp unitsto ensure quality supervisionand program execution.
    
    Summer Day Camp programs operate Mondaythrough Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., July through August.
    
    Key Responsibilities:
    • Ensure the health, safety, and well-being of participants in the program by providing appropriate supervision at all times.
    • Understand, maintain, and ensure that staff and participants follow Risk Management and safety procedures.
    • Work with Day Camp Counselors to plan and implement meaningful activities, lesson plans, and special events that are structured, age-appropriate, fun, exciting, challenging, and values-based.
    • Lead and supervise Counselors by monitoring performance, providing support, coaching, and recognition, and holding staff accountable for performance expectations.
    • Promote an inclusive, welcoming, and respectful environment that embraces the diversity of all staff and participants and promotes a positive camp spirit.
    • Create and maintain a strength-based, youth-focused atmosphere that is consistent and sensitive to the needs of participants with learning, emotional, or behavioral differences.
    • Perform specific scheduled assignments, including, but not limited to, arrival and/or departure and lunch duty.
    • Support the planning and implementation of all camp activities, including, but not limited to, summer learning initiatives, field trips,in-camp events, and culminating performances.
    • Maintain accurate program documentation (attendance, sign-in/out forms, behavior reports, incident reports, and accident reports, as appropriate).
    • Understand and communicate the YMCA's core values and the goals of the Summer Day Camp program to staff, participants, and caregivers.
    • Develop and maintain positive relationships with parents and guardians by regularly communicating about their child's strengths and areas for growth.
    • Support the development and facilitation of required pre-camp training.
    • Actively participate in training sessions, designated meetings, and special events.
    • Adhere to all Department of Health, YMCA of Greater New York, and funder standards, expectations, and regulations.
      Desired Skills & Experience:
      • Must be 20 years of age or older.
      • High School diploma orequivalent. College credits preferred.
      • Minimum of two (2) years of experience working with youth, with supervision experience preferred.
      • General knowledge of MicrosoftWord, Excel, and PowerPoint.
      • Knowledgeof Access, Adobe PageMaker, and Photoshop preferred.
        How to Apply: If you would like to be a member of our dynamic team, please completeouronline application and submit your r--sum--and a thoughtful cover letter that explains your interest in the role and ourorganization.
        
        If you are a current YMCA employee, please submit your application throughtheInternal Career Site in Cornerstone.
        Job ID
        req2589
        
        Employment Type
        Full-Time/Seasonal
        
        Location
        Flatbush YMCA
        
        Brooklyn, NY
        EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER DRUGFREE WORKPLACE
        Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities
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