Summer Camp Unit Director
Summer Camp Unit Director
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11-04-2025
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Job Description
Title: Summer Camp Unit Director
Department: Education and Prevention
Reports To: Education and Prevention Manager
FLSA Status: Seasonal / NonExempt
Duration: May 15 2025 May 30 2025
Compensation: $1500.00 stipend
Overview of SafeNest
Since 1977 SafeNest has been a leading force in the fight to end domestic and sexual violence. Dedicated to a holistic and innovative approach SafeNest works tirelessly with survivors abusive partners and children impacted by interpersonal violence. With a steadfast commitment to breaking the cycle of abuse SafeNest serves over 11000 clients annually delivering more than 170000 lifechanging services. As Nevadas largest provider of interpersonal violence services SafeNests impact is driven by its exceptional team of professionals. We recognize that our people are our greatest asset which is why we offer competitive salaries comprehensive benefits and an empowering work environment. Together we are building a safer more compassionate community.
Summary
This is a Seasonal position for the period starting on May 15 2025 and concluding on May 30 2025. The Summer Camp Unit Director provides leadership and guidance for a group of campers ensuring a quality experience to children and parents that focuses on the YMCA values: honesty respect responsibility and caring. The Summer Camp Unit Director creates positive nurturing relationships with children while building cooperative relationships with parents/caregivers. Under the direction of the Camp Supervisor the Summer Camp Unit Director will be responsible for assisting with the planning development and implementation of program activities.
The Summer Camp Unit Director must possess good communication and organizational skills. The Summer Camp Unit Director must have the ability to maintain control of the area even when distracted by noise or activity and work with a diverse group of people.
Requirements
- CPR First Aid and AED certifications.
- Must be able to pass a Background check CANS and drug test.
- Ability to implement ageappropriate/developmentally appropriate program activities.
- Previous experience with diverse populations.
- Ability to develop positive relationships with people from different backgrounds.
Primary Responsibilities
- Supervise activities of children including but not limited to music games art
swimming and outside activities. - Plan and implement a progressive camp program seeing to the total development of the
camper mentally physically and spiritually. - Provide opportunities for development of awareness in each camper.
- Provide an enjoyable experience for each camper.
- Participate in the general planning of the camp program.
- Set a good example in promptness manners language appearance and health.
- Set a good example in respect and care for the facilities and the outofdoors.
- Create and maintain group unity by making everyone feel a part of the group.
- Contact parents of campers as needed during camp to maintain good public relations.
- Check group attendance each morning.
- Keep safety of campers in mind at all times. Campers are never to be left unattended.
- Know whereabouts of the group at all times including early morning arrivals bus camp
YMCA trips etc. - Keep all equipment in good operating condition and be responsible for returning items
to their proper place. - Maintain required program records.
- Attend staff meetings and trainings.
- Maintain positive relations with parents and other staff.
- Assist in maintaining and cleaning of assigned areas.
- Report all program changes and equipment needs to Youth Coordinator.
- Assist activity directors while participating in their activity.
- Report to the Camp Supervisor about any difficult or unusual situations.
This job description is not intended to be allinclusive; the employee will be expected to perform other reasonably relatedjob duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor or other management as required.
Physical Requirements and Work Conditions
The physical demands described here represent those that must be met to perform the essential functions of this role successfully.
- Fast paced outdoor camp setting.
- Must be comfortable working in all weather conditions.
- Extended standing or sitting may be required.
- Sounds and noise levels may vary depending on activities.
- May work in close proximity to others depending on activities and responsibilities.
- Must be able to lift and/or carry up to 25 lbs.
Equal Opportunity
SafeNest is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminateon the basis of actual or
perceived race creed color religion national origin ancestry citizenship status age
disability sex marital status veteran statusgender identitysexual orientation genetic
information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal stateor local laws.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Temp
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