Description
UNIT Director
YMCA Camp Collins, Gresham, OR
Description
Are you looking to make a positive impact on the life of a child at camp this summer? You can do that by helping train and develop our summer camp staff team. Share your experience, talents, and passion for camp with the next generation of summer staff so they may impact the life of a child.
YMCA Camp Collins is a traditional summer camp located in Gresham, OR along the banks of the Sandy River. Camp Collins serves youth from grades 2-12 and provides activities such as equestrian, challenge course, aquatics, crafts, and much more.
Why You Should Apply?
· Room and board for the summer
· A full three weeks of training will prepare you to be at your best for the youth
· At least two hours off each day
· Friday evening through Sunday morning off each week
· Work with your friends
· Make a difference in the life of a child
· You do not have to sleep in a cabin with campers
What would you be doing?
· Ensure the safety, well-being and personal growth of campers.
· Support staff daily through coaching and providing feedback
· Unit Leaders support staff in planning, organizing and implementing value-based programs for their age group or program area.
· Be an active and supportive member of the summer camp team
· Demonstrate positive, professional role modeling at all times, acting in a manner that is consistent with the staff code of conduct and the philosophy, goals, and objectives of YMCA Camp Collins
· Remain on-site from Sunday morning staff meeting to Friday check-out
· Commit to 11+ weeks of work from June 8 to August 26, 2022
What do you need to qualify?
· Must pass YMCA background check
· Possess (or obtain during training) a current CPR/AED & First Aid Certification
· 20 years or older
Preferred Qualifications
· Experience working with youth at summer overnight or day camp program
· Experience supervising staff
· Graduate of Counselor in Training Program
· Possess (or obtain during training) a current certification/qualified experience in Challenge Course Facilitation, Lifeguard, or Horsemanship
Skills Required
- Pass YMCA background check
- Possess or obtain CPR/AED & First Aid certification during training
- Be 20 years or older
- Experience working with youth at overnight or day camp
- Experience supervising staff
- Certification or experience in Challenge Course Facilitation, Lifeguard, or Horsemanship (or obtain during training)
- Graduate of Counselor in Training program
What We Do
The YMCA of Columbia-Willamette is a volunteer-driven charitable nonprofit organization serving the greater Portland metro area. Its mission centers on youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Since 1868, it has provided diverse programs—including childcare, fitness, and community services—designed to help children thrive, inspire young people to lead, support families, and encourage individual health and wellness by putting Christian principles into practice for all.
