Seasonal Assistant Unit Leader - Camp Inawendiwin
Job Description
Job Description
Position Purpose:
Camp Support Staff/Assistant Unit Leaders are secondary caregivers for each camper. The Assistant Unit
Leader is responsible assisting the Program Manager and the Unit Leader in daily tasks, setting up
supplies, helping campers and guiding the group through certain activities. Camp Support Staff may be
assisting in unit, the kitchen or the office as needed. The Assistant Unit Leader guides campers in their
personal growth, assists with campers’ skill building, and ensures the safety and supervision of the
campers. This position is for Day Camp – though some overnights and late nights are required though
the summer.
Essential Job Functions:
1. Assist in the supervision and organization of campers in their camper group within
activities and through camp
⬥ Apply basic youth development principles in working with campers through
communication, relationship development, respect for diversity, involvement and
empowerment of youth
⬥ Assure campers are properly supervised at all times within accordance to Safety
Activity Checkpoints and Inawendiwin Ratios.
⬥ Be aware of and implement safety guidelines
2. Participate in the implementation of program activities for campers within the mission
and outcomes
⬥ Responsible for leading or assisting with the teaching of activities
⬥ Actively participate in all program areas as assigned
⬥ Provide for a progression of activities within the framework of individual and group
interests and abilities
⬥ Assist in all camp program areas and activities as directed
⬥ Collect and evaluate records; report and evaluate camp program and activity areas.
3. Maintain high standards of health and safety in all activities for campers and staff
⬥ Provide the daily care of each camper within your supervision
⬥ Ensure that campers receive their medications as directed by the Health Care
Supervisor
⬥ Be alert to camper and staff needs within your program; discuss with the Health
Supervisor and/or Camp Director when appropriate
⬥ Be alert to equipment and facilities to ensure utilization, proper care, and
maintenance is adhered to; report repairs needed promptly to the Business Manager
4. Be a role model to campers and staff in your attitude and behavior
⬥ Follow and uphold all safety and security rules and procedures
⬥ Set a good example to campers and others in regard to general camp procedures
and practices including sanitation, schedule, and sportsmanship
5. Represent the camp when interacting with parents or community members
⬥ Provide parents appropriate feedback and information as needed for their campers
to have a successful camp experience
⬥ Follow safety and security protocols when campers are in public while presenting a
positive image of the camp
6. Aid in the Kitchen to help maintain a clean, organized and safe kitchen.
⬥ Help the kitchen manager with food preparation, cleaning, and serving.
⬥ Follow safety protocols and be mindful of camper allergies and dietary
restrictions.
Other Job Responsibilities:
⬥ Attends all trainings and staff meetings before and during the camp season
⬥ Provide supervision for campers while at camp or on camp sponsored field trips
⬥ Contribute to verbal and written evaluations and communication as requested
⬥ Adhere to all GSCSNJ Council policies and procedures
⬥ Observe all safety precautions and comply with all GSCSNJ Council health and safety
rules and procedures
⬥ Participate enthusiastically in all camp activities, planning and leading those as
assigned
⬥ Participate as a member of the camp staff team to deliver and supervise programs,
special events, and other all-camp activities and camp functions
⬥ Assist with camp healthcare needs as needed, including camper check-in,
supervision of ill campers, and non-emergency transport
⬥ Take daily attendance, inventory program supplies, and provide written reports of
incidents, accidents, and usage of first aid supplies
⬥ Supervise and guide Camp Aides within the unit
⬥ Survey your assigned unit area daily:
- Keep the area free of hazards and debris
- Remove garbage from your unit area daily
- Items left in your unit area will be brought to Lost & Found daily
Qualifications:
⬥ Must be 16 years of age.
⬥ First Aid/CPR certification preferred
⬥ Must submit health history record
⬥ Ability to interact with all age levels
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
⬥ Understanding of the development needs of youth.
⬥ Ability to relate to youth and adults in a positive manner
⬥ Demonstrated knowledge and skill in designated camp program areas
Physical Aspects of the Job:
⬥ Ability to communicate and work with all participating groups and provide necessary
instruction to campers and staff
⬥ Ability to observe camper behavior, assess its appropriateness, enforce appropriate
safety regulations and emergency procedures, and apply appropriate behaviormanagement techniques
⬥ Visual and auditory ability to identify and respond to environmental and other hazards
⬥ Physical ability to respond appropriately to situations requiring first aid. Must be able to
assist campers in an emergency (fire, evacuation, illness, or injury) and possess
strength and endurance required to maintain constant supervision of campers
⬥ Some physical requirements of a unit leader could be endurance including prolonged
standing, some bending, stooping, walking long distances, hiking, climbing, and
stretching
⬥ The ability to lift program supplies up to 50 lbs.
⬥ The ability to withstand daily exposure to the sun, heat, and animals (bugs, snakes,
bats, etc.