Unit Leader

Overview

Unit Leader is not a standalone position. This is an extra responsibility that must be done in conjunction with another position such as science instructor or aquatics instructor.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Take all necessary steps to insure the health, safety and welfare of all persons involved in the program.
• Make campers and staff aware of health and safety regulations and enforce camper and staff regulations and policies.
• Uphold and enforce Seacamp operating and conservation policies.
• Active participation in pre-camp and post camp activities.
• Participation in general planning of program activities.
• Make sure that staff is available to act as table heads during meals.
• Supervise and help campers during clean-up activities.
• Help the maintenance, office and kitchen staff if needed.
• Provide supervision and care of equipment.
• Maintain proficiency in boat and engine operation and be familiar with and heed boating rules of the road, USCG regulations, and Seacamp policies/procedures.
• Become thoroughly familiar with local marine study/dive areas.
• Attend all scheduled meetings
• Supervise and guide the unit counselors.
• Supervise day and evening activities not related to the curriculum.
• Supervise maintenance and cleaning performed by counselors and instructors.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

A. Supervise the unit counselors and unit activities.

• Orient counselors to specific unit duties.
• Wake up the units every morning.
• Supervise the units during rest hour.
• Supervise "lights out" and check each unit for proper counselor supervision.
• See that counselors and campers are on time to activities and meals.
• Observe counselor/camper relationships and report periodically to the Head Unit Leader.
• Conduct periodic unit meetings.
• Coordinate camper planned outings with the Head Unit Leader.
• Assign cabins for dining hall/shower house kapers.
• Present Announcements after meals.

B. Supervise unit housing:

• Sanitation and clean up; work with Head Unit Leader.
• Care and supply of necessary cleaning and bathroom supplies.
• Inspection of units and surrounding grounds daily for cleanliness, neatness, and necessary repairs

C. Help the Head Unit Leader plan and supervise evening programs and intersession covering a wide variety of science, recreational, and social activities of interest to teenagers:

• See that necessary equipment and supplies are available.
• Supervise staff assigned to the program.
• Supervise the set-up of the dining hall for evening programs and special events.
• See that evening programs and special events are successfully carried out.
• Evaluate programs with staff and administration.
• Instruct or assist with program activities as assigned.
• Act as a driver of our camp vans for program and general transportation.
• Perform any other duties necessary to the operation of Seacamp and the wellbeing of our campers, parents, and staff.

• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Must have worked at Seacamp at least one season as a counselor, having demonstrated initiative and leadership qualities, or demonstrate the equivalent in leadership or camp administrative experience.
• Experienced in supervising young people in group activities.
• During staff training, all program staff are required to participate and successfully complete American Red Cross (ARC) Waterfront Lifeguarding, First Aid, CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer, and the NAUI Skin-diving course. In addition, SCUBA certified divers must also complete the NAUI SCUBA Rescue Diver course (summer only).
• Must successfully complete the Seacamp Captain's Workshop during pre-camp.
• Must be able to lead and actively participate in rigorous outdoor learning experiences.
• Must demonstrate a high level of enthusiasm and willingness to work in a leadership capacity.
• Should have experience in some phase of recreational program planning.
• Must be experienced in keeping accurate records and making reports.