LDP (Leadership Development Program) Cabin Leader (Summer 2026)

Come join us on the Mountain! Located on 1400 acres on top of the Blue Ridge Mountains camp has some of the most beautiful views of any camp in the country. Share in the beauty and traditions that has made Camp Greenville a special place for over 100 years. You can be part of a dynamic team making an impact on all that we serve.

Camp Greenville is an overnight camp established in 1912 that hosts boys and girls from throughout the region and the world for summer camps retreats and specialty camps. You will get to experience what the great outdoors of Western North Carolina and South Carolina have to offer.

YMCA Camp Greenville is seeking a cause-driven leader to fulfill the role of cabin leader that works directly with teens in the Leadership Development Program. The LDP Cabin Leader works directly with teen participants in the Leadership Development Program (LDP) providing mentorship guidance and support throughout their camp experience. This role is responsible for leading daily activities facilitating leadership growth and maintaining a positive inclusive cabin culture. LDP Cabin Leaders model Camp Greenvilles core values through their behavior choices and wordsserving as role models for teens as they grow into future leaders.

We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become.

We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality.

We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world.

We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential.

We are determined: above all else we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

Our mission and core values are brought to life by our the Y we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day.

• Provide direct guidance supervision and group management to a cabin group of campers ranging in age from 14-17 in the LDP Program while living in the cabin.
• Collaborate with the LDP Coordinator and camp staff to ensure smooth program delivery and camper success.
• Live in the cabin with the campers and provide 24/7 supervision and manage day-to-day living.
• Ability to work with participants of all backgrounds.
• Responsible for teaching activities assisting with evening and weekend programming and leading campers in free time activities.
• Serve as a role model upholding our camp values and working with integrity creativity and safety in mind always.
• Responsible for the health and well-being of the campers mentally emotionally and physically during their time at camp.
• Must approach responsibilities in a fun creative enthusiastic and professional manner.
• Facilitate and lead training sessions for LDP participants in grades 10 11 and 12.
• Communicate effectively with camp leadership regarding camper progress behavior and needs.

Other Responsibilities

• Adhere to policies related to boundaries with consumers.
• Attend/complete required abuse risk management training.
• Adhere to procedures related to managing high-risk activities and supervising consumers.
• Follow mandated reporting requirements.
• Adhere to job specific abuse risk management responsibilities.

• • Strong leadership communication and mentorship skills.
  • Experience working with teens in a camp education or youth development setting preferred.
  • At least 19 years old or graduated high school by June 2026.
  • CPR/ First aid certified or ability to obtain prior to June 2026.
  • Experience working with youth ages 14 to 17.

Preferred:

• Experience at overnight summer camp preferred.