YMCA of Greenville

Base Cabin Leader (Summer 2024)

Job Locations US-SC-Cleveland
Posted Date 6 months ago(11/15/2023 12:00 AM)
Job ID
2023-3776
# of Openings
36
Category
Camp Greenville - Summer
Branch Name
Camp Greenville
Closing Date
5/31/2024
Targeted Job Start Date
5/29/2024
Type
Seasonal

Overview

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. The Base Cabin Leader position provides direct guidance and supervision to a cabin group of campers ranging in age from 7-17 for our traditional summer camp sessions (base camp). A Cabin Leader will guide their cabin through an epic week of camp by providing a safe, fun, magical, and educational experience through our core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.

 

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 culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. 

Responsibilities

  • Provide direct guidance, supervision, and group management to a cabin group of campers ranging in age from 7-17 for our traditional summer camp sessions (base camp) while living in the cabin.
  • 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.

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.

Qualifications

  • At least 18 years old or graduated high school by June 1, 2024.
  • CPR/ First aid certified or ability to obtain prior to June 1, 2024.
  • Experience working with youth ages 5 to 17.

Preferred:

  • Experience at overnight summer camp preferred.
  • Lifeguard certified preferred or ability to obtain prior to June 1, 2024.

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