Seasonal Sleepaway Camp Unit Leader - Camp Inawendiwin

Unit Leader Position

Position Purpose: Unit Leaders serve as primary caregivers, responsible for planning, teaching, coordinating activities, and guiding campers in personal growth and daily living skills. This role, based at Sleepaway Camp, requires employees to stay on-site for each one-week session, with lodging and meals provided.

Essential Job Functions:

• Lead, supervise, and organize campers within their designated programs during activities and throughout the camp to achieve intended camp outcomes.
• Apply youth development principles through effective communication, relationship-building, and empowerment of youth.
• Ensure constant and proper supervision of campers.
• Plan and implement Unit Activities as assigned.
• Implement safety guidelines and contribute to the development and implementation of program activities within the camp's mission and outcomes.
• Lead or assist in teaching activities and actively participate in all program areas as assigned and needed.
• Provide a progression of activities tailored to 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.

Health and Safety Responsibilities:

• Maintain high standards of health and safety in all activities for campers and staff.
• Provide daily care for each camper, recognizing personal health needs.
• Ensure proper administration of camper medications as directed by the Health Director.
• Be alert to camper and staff needs within your unit; discuss with the Health Director and/or Camp Director when appropriate.
• Monitor equipment and facilities to ensure proper utilization, care, and maintenance; report repairs promptly to the Camp Director.

Role Model and Conduct:

• Be a positive role model in attitude and behavior for campers and staff.
• Follow and uphold all safety and security rules and procedures.
• Represent the camp positively when interacting with parents or community members.
• Provide parents with appropriate feedback for a successful camp experience.
• Follow safety and security protocols when campers are in public, presenting a positive camp image.

Other Job Duties:

• Attend all staff training sessions and meetings before and during the camp season.
• Supervise campers during 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 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.
• Participate as a member of the camp staff team to deliver and supervise evening programs, special events, and other all-camp activities and camp functions.
• Assist with camper units as needed, including staff coverage.
• 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 18 years of age.
• High school graduate preferred.
• First Aid/CPR certification preferred.
• Must submit a health history record and record of immunizations before the first day of work on CampDoc.
• Ability to positively interact with all age levels.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

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

Physical Aspects of the Job:

• Ability to communicate and work effectively with all participating groups.
• Ability to stay at camp overnight for the duration of each one-week program.
• Ability to observe and respond to camper and staff behavior, safety regulations, and emergencies.
• Visual and auditory ability to identify and respond to environmental hazards.
• Physical ability to respond appropriately to situations requiring first aid.
• Endurance for prolonged standing, some bending, stooping, walking long distances, hiking, climbing, and stretching.
• Ability to lift program supplies up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to withstand daily exposure to the sun, heat, and wildlife