Day Camp Unit Leader (Harlem YMCA)
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Full-Time / Seasonal$2475.00 Bi-weeklyThe YMCA of Greater New York is here for all New Yorkers — to empower youth, improve health, and strengthen community. Founded in 1852, today the Y serves a diverse population of more than half a million New Yorkers who learn, grow, and thrive through programs and services at our 24 branches. Community is the cornerstone of the Y. Together, we connect active, engaged New Yorkers to build stronger communities.To help fulfill our mission, we cultivate a culture of learning, leading, and collaboration to enhance community impact. Through our talented staff and “LEAP” career framework (Leadership, Empowerment, Accountability, Personal Growth), we are committed to a people-first approach that fosters trust, inclusion, growth, and development for all.The Harlem YMCA is seeking a Day Camp Unit Leader who will be responsible for providing leadership, oversight, and support to one of the Summer Day Camp units to ensure quality supervision and program execution.Summer Day Camp programs operate Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. - 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, incidents 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 or equivalent. College credits preferred.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience working with youth, with supervision experience preferred.
• General knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of Access, Adobe PageMaker and Photoshop preferred.

How to Apply:If you would like to be a member of our dynamic team, please complete our online application and submit your résumé and a thoughtful cover letter that explains your interest in the role and our organization.If you are a current YMCA employee, please submit your application through the Internal Career Site in Cornerstone.Job IDreq2515Employment TypeFull-Time / SeasonalLocationHarlem YMCA180 West 135th StreetNew York, NY, 10030EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER DRUGFREE WORKPLACEAuxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities

Seniority level

• Seniority levelMid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment typeFull-time

Job function

• Job functionManagement and Manufacturing
• IndustriesNon-profit Organizations

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