This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Cabin Leader will provide direct supervision to a group of youth campers.  Responsible for the health, safety, welfare and personal well being of campers on a 24-hour basis. As a Cabin Leader you will promote and support the potential of all youth in programs and facilitate peer-to-peer connections as part of the overall camp experience.

TARGET DATES FOR PROCESS:

Deadline for resumes/applications.................. (Ongoing until filled)

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Position start date……………………...................... (Anticipated start date, 5/26/2024)

Summer Season: (5/26 - 8/2) with room and board.

• Facilitate an engaging group living experience in an outdoor environment for campers while helping each camper meet the goals established by the camp for camper development
• Provide camper supervision within established policies, procedures, and risk management guidelines
• Actively plan to teach campers in areas of recreation, environmental studies, and social
• Responsible for monitoring camper eating habits, health, relationships, and hygiene
• Responsible for developing lesson plans for each week’s discovery units, cabin activities, social hour, ,ember discussions, and any other activity period assigned
• Alert maintenance personnel of repairs needed to equipment or facility to maintain proper working/operating conditions
• Prepare for and actively participate in staff training and staff meetings
• 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
• Evaluate current season and make suggestions for future season
• Play an active role in all camp activities
• Will work stay over weekends as assigned
• Will perform housekeeping/office/kitchen/maintenance tasks
• Other duties as may be assigned
• These are not the only duties to be performed. Some duties may be reassigned and other duties may be assigned as required

• 18 years of age before the start of the summer season
• High School diploma or equivalent required
• Prior experience with youth or family programming preferred
• Must possess a cooperative spirit and be committed to character development by promoting and demonstrating caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility to campers, staff, and program participants
• Must have a sincere and genuine interest in working with youth, and should relate well to all age levels and backgrounds of people
• Facilitate community living with youth in a cabin or tent platform
• Ability to plan, initiate and lead small and large group activities
• Current CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer, First Aid, and Oxygen Administration certification

• Free Family Membership 
• Program discounts
• Generous retirement benefits - 12% after eligibility is met
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Sick Time

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.