What are the responsibilities and job description for the Resident Camp Unit Leader position at YMCA Of Greater Hartford?
YMCA of Greater hartford Job Description
Job Title: Resident Camp Unit Leader
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Job Grade:
Primary Department:
Reports to: Camp Director
Revision Date: 11/21/2025 Leadership Level:
The YMCA of Greater Hartford is an association open to all committed to helping people reach their potential in spirit, mind, and body. Our commitment is based on the belief that the purpose of this three-fold development is to live out the values of Caring, Honest, Respect and Responsibility.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the direction of the Camp Director, the Resident Camp Unit Leader aids in supervising and effectively leading a group of campers in daily camp activities. Resident Camp Unit Leaders provide a safe and nurturing environment for campers and are actively involved and have a positive attitude about all camp activities.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Evaluates and mentors Cabin staff
- Plans and directs all unit activities.
- Ensures camper and staff safety during summer program
- Supervises unit activities and cabin staff that they meet State, ACA and YMCA ratios and regulations.
- Supervises Cabin Acts.
- Assists Program Director in the planning and implementation of evening programs.
- Assists Program director with scheduling of all camp programs
- Assists in staff training
- Attends morning support staff meetings
- Works a table at check in and check out
- Works one hold-over weekend
- Develop/Supervise Unit Clean-up schedule/all camp clean up
- Does a daily cabin inspection
- Deals with second step of camper discipline-homesick problems
- Writes evaluations on each unit staff member each session
- Assists in camp night supervision (CQ)
- Any other duties assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Minimum 18 years of age.
- Experience working with children.
- Certifications: Current American Heart Association or American Red Cross CPR/AED, and First Aid.
- Completion of required trainings.
- Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT:
- Ability to walk, stand, and sit (including on the floor) for long periods of time.
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds in weight.
- Visual and auditory ability to respond to critical situations and physical ability to act swiftly in an emergency
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions