Job Description

The YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties is seeking a Unit Leader to join our team.

Would you like to change lives by providing an amazing experience for every camper?

At Camp Seymour, you get to teach kids self-reliance, a love for nature and the outdoors, and the development of attitudes and practices that build character and leadership – all amidst the fun of campfires, canoeing, archery, talent shows, and meaningful relationships.

If hired as a Camp Unit Leader, you will live and work at Camp in a cabin/yurt. You will directly supervise, support, and mentor a group of 8-12 cabin staff. You will work organize and implement the overall day camp program.

*This is a Residential position that includes room and board. *

Wage: $510 to $720 per week (Compensation is determined based on relevant experience, skills, and qualifications, with most new hires starting between the minimum and midpoint of the posted wage range)

Dates of Employment: June 7th, 2027 to August 20th, 2027

Location: YMCA Camp Seymour, Gig Harbor, WA

Benefits:

• Free Saturdays
• Ability to apply as an internal candidate to a year-round, Full or Part-Time position
• Build lasting connections and employment experience
• Accrue Paid Sick Leave at 1.23 hours for every 40 hours worked

Key Responsibilities:

• Promote a positive, inclusive environment that fosters fun, safety and our YMCA values. All whilst upholding, modeling, and enforcing camp policies, personnel policies and code of conduct.
• Connect with each camper quickly to make them feel welcome and included. Treat every camper with fairness and equity regardless of circumstances and abilities, making each feel good about themselves and encouraging a fun environment.
• Participate 100% with activities; enjoy playing, and not "sitting on the sidelines", being visible throughout the day, leading transition times and supervising campers.
• Evaluate and investigate individual and group situations to effectively resolve conflicts based on camp values and procedures.
• Identify and support campers who need extra help.
• Supervise staff placed in Unit; which will include coaching, teaching, modeling, reinforcing, assisting with difficult situations and correcting behavior. Establishing, communicating and positively reinforcing performance standards for staff; including mid-summer and end of summer evaluations.
• Make a conscious effort to get to know staff as individuals: interests, working styles, strengths, areas for improvement, ensuring that it is an impactful, enjoyable summer for all staff.
• Help facilitate daily programing, including overnights. Add creativity and variety to the camp program with the help of the camp director and camp staff.
• Take on additional responsibilities with a positive attitude in order to support staff, Units, or camp; these can include: supervising a cabin with campers, facilitating camptivities, standing in for Cabin Leaders at any time, and other responsibilities as mutually agreed upon with a supervisor.

Qualifications:

• A commitment to valuing and promoting diversity, equity, and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.
• Minimum age of 20.
• Two summers previous camp staff experience or equivalent.
• Specialized and practical knowledge of/experience in: cabin leadership, child development, behavior management, peer leadership and supervision; staff management & motivation.
• Positive attitude and previous experience with diverse populations.
• Current First Aid and CPR for duration of the season strongly preferred. Lifeguard certification preferred.
• Able and willing to complete online Child Abuse Prevention training on first day, and other online and in-person training as required.
• Must be able to pass Background and Reference checks (in accordance with the WA State Fair Chance Act).

At the Y, we’re all about empowering people, inspiring action, and strengthening the communities we call home. Join our team and support our vision of creating opportunity to all can thrive in every season of life. To apply, visit our website at www.ymcapkc.org.

Please note that employment with the YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties is contingent upon successfully completing post-offer requirements, which may include age verification, reference checks, and state and national background checks. All inquiries and checks are conducted only after a conditional offer of employment is made.

The YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties is committed to diversity and inclusion throughout our organization and is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Women/Minority/Veteran/Disabled