Are you looking for a FUN Summer Job where you can make a difference? YMCA Camp Independence is hiring Summer Overnight Camp Management Staff for Summer 2025!
At the Y, we create an exciting, safe camp environment for kids and staff to have an unforgettable summer. While campers are taking part in in unique experiences and adventures, our Summer Overnight Camp Management Staff are developing leadership skills and confidence while making lasting friendships and memories.
YMCA Camp Independence is a special place for children and young adults with spina bifida. The camp program is designed to teach life skills, foster independence, build confidence, teach leadership and increase self-esteem. Located near Fox Lake in northern Illinois, Camp Independence offers one-week residential camp sessions in the summer and weekend retreats during the winter.
Pay range starts at $860 bi-weekly, housing & meals provided
Our staff is the Y's greatest asset. Our teams provide valuable skills, knowledge, and passion that is essential to the contribution and positive impact in our communities, which is why we offer Y employees numerous perks and benefits, including:
We offer salaries that reflect your skills, experience, and the value you bring to our team.
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans for eligible employees, along with access to wellness programs, mental health resources, and a family gym membership.
- Opportunities for continuous learning through workshops and training programs.
A supportive work environment that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and respected.
Discounts on programs, employee assistance programs, and company-sponsored events.
YMCA Camp Independence is now hiring Summer Overnight Camp Management Staff for the following positions:
- Assistant Program Director
- Activities Director
As a Summer Overnight Camp Management Staff, you are responsible to:
- Helps plan and implement recreational activities including but not limited to arts and crafts, fishing, songfests, swimming, nature hikes, archery, boating, adventure activities, and more.
- Works with the Program Director and Management Staff team to create weekly programs to engage campers and provide a variety of experiences for campers of all ages.
- Assist with the over-all functions of the camp daily schedule
- Coaches and mentors camp counselors to support them in creating positive experiences for youth and families.
- Enforces rules and regulations of the facilities to maintain discipline and ensure safety. Monitors campers and counselors and intervenes if campers or counselors are behaving inappropriately or unsafely.
- Supervise camp staff working assigned program areas.
- Have current required certification for assigned program area by the camp's vendor of choice or equivalent or achieve certification upon hire.
- Sets up facilities and/or equipment for activities and store equipment appropriately after use. Immediately notifies Program Director of any broken or unsafe equipment or if more resources/equipment are needed.
- Works to keep facilities safe, clean and inviting by adhering to YMCA and American Camping Association standards. Promotes the value of keeping camp clean, welcoming and safe with staff.
- Serve as a positive role model for staff and campers set example of Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility.
- Follow opening and closing procedures for all program areas. Responsible to ensure program areas are locked and secured while not in use.
- Assist in conducting mid-summer and end summer evaluations for counselors.
- Responsible for overall safety checks, cleanliness and upkeep and care assigned program area.
- Maintain a positive attitude.
- Deal with any staff management issues promptly. Management Staff are expected to not ask staff do to anything that he/she would not do themselves.
- Supports the YMCA's mission and camp operations as needed.
What do you need to be a Summer Overnight Camp Management Staff?
- A commitment to and a passion for working with diverse youth.
- Enjoy being outdoors, are creative and not afraid to work and play hard.
- Your experience in camping, childcare, education, recreation, sports or related is a plus but not required.
- You will be 21 years of age or older by the start of camp.
- Excellent verbal communication skills, including the ability to clearly and concisely present ideas and concepts and tailor communication to multiple audiences
- Passion for working with diverse youth and ability to provide a high-quality of instruction using age-appropriate practices.
- Proven ability to establish constructive relationships and interact as a positive role model
- Personal qualities of integrity, credibility and a commitment to, and a passion for, the mission of the YMCA
- Meets physical qualifications required as outlined in job description
- Must be mentally alert to dangerous situations in order to assure the safety of all program participants.
- Physically and mentally able to respond to emergencies and administer CPR and First Aide effectively.
- Current CPR and First Aide Certification (within the past year)
- Ability to train staff and campers of all age levels in safety regulations and emergency procedures
Summer Overnight Camp Assistant Program Director
Under the direct supervision of the Program Director, the Overnight Camp Assistant Program Director assists in the creation, planning and implementation of recreational activities. The Overnight Camp Assistant Program Director helps oversee activities to ensure that they are safe, engaging and well-organized and provide campers with experiences that provide support and enrichment, teach life skills and promote wellness of spirit, body and mind.
Summer Overnight Camp, Activities Director
Under the direct supervision of the Program Director, the Activities Director will organize and implement daily activities for Camp Independence campers. This may include archery, team building, boating, swimming, arts and crafts, sports and other activities based on camper abilities and interest.
Child Abuse Prevention - Supports the YMCA's commitment to child abuse prevention by:
- Reporting any items that may provide a health or safety hazard to staff, members or guests to your supervisor
- Following all policies and procedures related to keeping children safe in our facilities and programs, including those related to the monitoring and supervision of children
- Reporting any suspicious behavior and violation of policy and procedures to your supervisor
- Completing all child abuse prevention training as required
Detail Oriented - Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
Enthusiastic - Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
Leader - Inspires teammates to follow them
Growth Opportunities - Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility
Ability to Make an Impact - Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
Self-Starter - Inspired to perform without outside help
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Dec 12, 2024