Camp Lead - Hourly

Camp Lead-Hourly | Camp Northern Lights | $17.00 per hour At a Glance: Take your camp experience to the next level by leading activities such as climbing, canoeing, archery, nature, arts and crafts, and more.

As a Camp Lead, youll guide campers, support counselors, and create safe, engaging outdoor experiences while developing your leadership skills.

Schedule: Seasonal camp positionSchedule varies based on camp programmingMay include weekdays, evenings, and weekendsPrimarily outdoors in a camp setting Pay: The salary for this position is $17.00 hourly.

We take into consideration an individuals background and experience in determining salary; therefore, base pay offered may vary considerably depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

The compensation package includes a wide range of other benefits and earned time off that vary depending on part-time or full-time status.

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Job Summary: The Camp Lead is responsible for leading a designated program or activity, acting as a unit lead and/or providing program support at camp.

Examples may include but are not limited to arts and crafts lead, climbing lead, nature lead, trail lead, canoe lead, archery lead, etc.

The Camp Lead may support camp counselors as a unit or activity lead as well as direct service to campers.

The incumbent provides high-quality experiences for campers that focus on the YMCA core values: caring, equity, honesty, respect and responsibility.

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Essential Functions: Develop and deliver programs that are appropriate for the age/ability of the campers while following safety and educational procedures.

Write lesson plans and implement schedules for the program that meet camp outcomes and the abilities of the campers in small and large group activities.

Prepare, lead, teach, and evaluate the success of the program which may include theme/special camp activities.Provide a progression of programs within the framework of individual and group interests and abilities that align with mission and outcomes.

Evaluate abilities of campers and staff and ensure they are following safety and educational procedures.

Prepare for and actively participate in staff training, continued learning, and meetings.

May assist in the implementation of staff training and train staff in their responsibilities at specialized program areas.

Assist in training staff in using equipment and lesson planning for the program activity.Ensure campers and staff follow safety procedures.Provide work direction to camp counselors as needed.

Assist in the direction, supervision, and organization of campers and staff in their groups within activities and throughout the camp in order to meet the intended camper outcomes.

Apply Social Emotional Learning concepts and basic youth development principles in working with campers and staff through communication, relationship development, respect for diversity, involvement and empowerment.

Ability to communicate and work with groups (all ages and skill levels) and prov...