Camp Activity Leader - Camp Hashawa Overnight Camp

The Y (YMCA)
Carroll County, MD, USA
Full-time

Overwhelmingly, people who decide they want to be a part of the Y in Central Maryland tell us they do so because it reflects their values and a conscious decision, they’ve made about how they choose to live their lives.

The happiest and most fulfilled Y associates are those who are motivated to help others and who want to be a part of something larger than themselves.

If this speaks to your heart, then we invite you to join our team. Be a part of a charitable, mission-driven organization that works for individual and community well-being for all, for a better us.

How this role contributes to the Y’s mission :

As an Camp Activity Leader for Y Camp, you will plan and lead curriculum based activities for campers in a specialty area : Nature, Fitness, Sports, Art, Drama, Science, Equine, Homestead, Ropes, or Shooting.

You will creatively organize all specialty activities to ensure that appropriate equipment and materials are efficiently used while campers experience a high quality, fun camper experience.

You’ll supervise camp associates and campers and may work at multiple camps within the same area. As a Camp Activity Leader, you’ll contribute to the Y movement by providing experiences that lead to a summer of adventure and a lifetime of memories.

This work is right for you if you have :

An interest in the well-being of camp age children, enthusiasm, patience, good humor, good judgment and a good spirit

The ability to clearly communicate and effectively listen to children parents / guardians, members and other Y associates

At least 1 season of prior camp experience

Formal training and experience in the activity area, such as an instructor certificate, a certificate of proficiency, or a letter of reference from a national organization, school or certified instructor

The knowledge, skills and ability to facilitate, teach and / or supervise Nature, Fitness, Sports, Art, Drama, Science, Equine, Homestead, Ropes, or Shooting activities

The ability to be flexible and work at multiple locations

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