Seasonal Assistant Unit Leader/Camp Support Staff - Camp Inawendiwin

Camp Support Staff/Assistant Unit Leader

Position Purpose: Camp Support Staff/Assistant Unit Leaders are secondary caregivers for each camper. The Assistant Unit Leader is responsible for assisting the Program Manager and the Unit Leader in daily tasks, setting up supplies, helping campers and guiding the group through certain activities. Camp Support Staff may be assisting in unit, the kitchen or the office as needed. The Assistant Unit Leader guides campers in their personal growth, assists with campers' skill building, and ensures the safety and supervision of the campers. This position is for Day Camp – though some overnights and late nights are required throughout the summer.

Essential Job Functions:

• Assist in the supervision and organization of campers in their camper group within activities and through camp. Apply basic youth development principles in working with campers through communication, relationship development, respect for diversity, involvement and empowerment of youth. Assure campers are properly supervised at all times within accordance to Safety Activity Checkpoints and Inawendiwin Ratios. Be aware of and implement safety guidelines.
• Participate in the implementation of program activities for campers within the mission and outcomes. Responsible for leading or assisting with the teaching of activities. Actively participate in all program areas as assigned. Provide for a progression of activities within the framework of individual and group interests and abilities. Assist in all camp program areas and activities as directed. Collect and evaluate records; report and evaluate camp program and activity areas.
• Maintain high standards of health and safety in all activities for campers and staff. Provide the daily care of each camper within your supervision. Ensure that campers receive their medications as directed by the Health Care Supervisor. Be alert to camper and staff needs within your program; discuss with the Health Supervisor and/or Camp Director when appropriate. Be alert to equipment and facilities to ensure utilization, proper care, and maintenance is adhered to; report repairs needed promptly to the Business Manager.
• Be a role model to campers and staff in your attitude and behavior. Follow and uphold all safety and security rules and procedures. Set a good example to campers and others in regard to general camp procedures and practices including sanitation, schedule, and sportsmanship.
• Represent the camp when interacting with parents or community members. Provide parents appropriate feedback and information as needed for their campers to have a successful camp experience. Follow safety and security protocols when campers are in public while presenting a positive image of the camp.
• Aid in the Kitchen to help maintain a clean, organized and safe kitchen. Help the kitchen manager with food preparation, cleaning, and serving. Follow safety protocols and be mindful of camper allergies and dietary restrictions.

Other Job Responsibilities:

• Attends all trainings and staff meetings before and during the camp season.
• Provide supervision for campers while at camp or on camp sponsored field trips.
• Contribute to verbal and written evaluations and communication as requested.
• Adhere to all GSCSNJ Council policies and procedures.
• Observe all safety precautions and comply with all GSCSNJ Council health and safety rules and procedures.
• Participate enthusiastically in all camp activities, planning and leading those as assigned.
• Assist as a member of the camp staff team to deliver and supervise programs, special events, and other all-camp activities and camp functions.
• Assist with camp healthcare needs as needed, including camper check-in, supervision of ill campers, and non-emergency transport.
• Take daily attendance, inventory program supplies, and provide written reports of incidents, accidents, and usage of first aid supplies.
• Supervise and guide Camp Aides within the unit.
• Survey your assigned unit area daily: - Keep the area free of hazards and debris - Remove garbage from your unit area daily - Items left in your unit area will be brought to Lost & Found daily

Qualifications:

• Must be 16 years of age.
• First Aid/CPR certification preferred.
• Must submit health history record.
• Ability to interact with all age levels.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Understanding of the development needs of youth.
• Ability to relate to youth and adults in a positive manner.
• Demonstrated knowledge and skill in designated camp program areas.

Physical Aspects of the Job:

• Ability to communicate and work with all participating groups and provide necessary instruction to campers and staff.
• Ability to observe camper behavior, assess its appropriateness, enforce appropriate safety regulations and emergency procedures, and apply appropriate behavior-management techniques.
• Visual and auditory ability to identify and respond to environmental and other hazards.
• Physical ability to respond appropriately to situations requiring first aid. Must be able to assist campers in an emergency (fire, evacuation, illness, or injury) and possess strength and endurance required to maintain constant supervision of campers.
• Some physical requirements of a unit leader could be endurance including prolonged standing, some bending, stooping, walking long distances, hiking, climbing, and stretching.
• The ability to lift program supplies up to 50 lbs.
• The ability to withstand daily exposure to the sun, heat, and animals (bugs, snakes, bats, etc).