YMCA Camp MacLean Summer 2025 Overnight Camp Leadership Team

Are you looking for a FUN Summer Job where you can make a difference? YMCA Camp MacLean is hiring for the Summer Overnight Camp Leadership Team for Summer 2025!

At the Y, we create an exciting, safe camp environment for kids and staff to have an unforgettable summer. While campers are taking part in in unique experiences and adventures, our Overnight Camp Summer Leadership Team are developing leadership skills and confidence while making lasting friendships and memories.

YMCA Camp MacLean is a part of YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago and has been proudly providing camp programming for children, teens, and adults since 1941. YMCA Camp MacLean is located in beautiful southeast Wisconsin, one mile east of the city of Burlington. Throughout the years, the camp has served tens of thousands of youth from all over the Chicagoland area and southeast Wisconsin. Our programs have grown from a summer camp for boys to a year-round camping center serving youth, families, and many different organizations.

Join us for the experience of a lifetime. Pay range starts at $700 bi-weekly, housing & meals provided

YMCA Camp MacLean is now hiring Overnight Camp Summer Leadership Staff Team for the following positions:

• Assistant Program Director
• Waterfront Director
• Unit Director

Our staff is the Y's greatest asset. Our teams provide valuable skills, knowledge, and passion that is essential to the contribution and positive impact in our communities, which is why we offer Y employees numerous perks and benefits, including:

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  We offer salaries that reflect your skills, experience, and the value you bring to our team.
  
  
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  Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans for eligible employees, along with access to wellness programs, mental health resources, and a family gym membership.
  
  
• Opportunities for continuous learning through workshops and training programs.
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  A supportive work environment that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and respected.
  
  
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  Discounts on programs, employee assistance programs, and company-sponsored events.
  
  

As an Overnight Camp Summer Leadership Team member, you are responsible to:

• Helps plan and implement recreational activities including but not limited to arts and crafts, fishing, songfests, swimming, nature hikes, archery, boating, adventure activities, and more.
• Works with the Program Director and Summer Leadership Team to create weekly programs to engage campers and provide a variety of experiences for campers of all ages.
• Assist with the overall functions of the camp daily schedule
• Coaches and mentors camp counselors to support them in creating positive experiences for youth and families.
• Enforces rules and regulations of the facilities to maintain discipline and ensure safety. Monitors campers and counselors and intervenes if campers or counselors are behaving inappropriately or unsafely.
• Supervise camp staff working assigned program areas.
• Have current required certification for assigned program area by the camp's vendor of choice or equivalent or achieve certification upon hire.
• Sets up facilities and/or equipment for activities and store equipment appropriately after use. Immediately notifies Program Director of any broken or unsafe equipment or if more resources/equipment are needed.
• Works to keep facilities safe, clean and inviting by adhering to YMCA and American Camping Association standards. Promotes the value of keeping camp clean, welcoming and safe with staff.
• Serve as a positive role model for staff and campers set example of Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility.
• Follow opening and closing procedures for all program areas. Responsible to ensure program areas are locked and secured while not in use.
• Assist in conducting mid-summer and end summer evaluations for counselors.
• Responsible for overall safety checks, cleanliness and upkeep and care assigned program area.
• Maintain a positive attitude.
• Deal with any staff management issues promptly. Summer Leadership Team are expected to not ask staff do to anything that he/she would not do themselves.
• Supports the YMCA's mission and camp operations as needed.

What do you need to be a part of the Overnight Camp Summer Leadership Team?

• A commitment to and a passion for working with diverse youth
• Enjoy being outdoors, are creative and not afraid to work and play hard
• At least 3 years of college experience or equivalent
• At least 1 summer of camp experience, with proven abilities of working with children in a camp setting
• You will be 21 years of age or older by the start of camp
• Excellent verbal communication skills, including the ability to clearly and concisely present ideas and concepts and tailor communication to multiple audiences
• Passion for working with diverse youth and ability to provide a high-quality of instruction using age-appropriate practices
• Proven ability to establish constructive relationships and interact as a positive role model
• Personal qualities of integrity, credibility and a commitment to, and a passion for, the mission of the YMCA
• Meets physical qualifications required as outlined in job description
• Must be mentally alert to dangerous situations in order to assure the safety of all program participants.
• Physically and mentally able to respond to emergencies and administer CPR and First Aide effectively
• Current CPR and First Aide Certification (within the past year)
• Ability to train staff and campers of all age levels in safety regulations and emergency procedures
• Ability to observe camper behavior and apply appropriate behavior management techniques

Overnight Camp Summer Leadership Team - Assistant Program Director

Under the direct supervision of the Program Director, the Overnight Camp Assistant Program Director assists in the creation, planning and implementation of recreational activities. The Overnight Camp Assistant Program Director helps oversee activities to ensure that they are safe, engaging and well-organized and provide campers with experiences that provide support and enrichment, teach life skills and promote wellness of spirit, body and mind.

Overnight Camp Summer Leadership Team - Aquatics Director

Under the direct supervision of the Program Director, the Waterfront Director coordinates and supervises the day-to-day operation of the waterfront programs in overnight camp. The Waterfront Director maintains high levels of safety standards and enforces strict safety standard rules at aquatic areas. The Waterfront Director must be a certified lifeguard.

Overnight Camp Summer Leadership Team - Unit Director

Under the direct supervisor of the Program Director, the Unit Director will provide support to the day-to-day camp operation. Responsible for assisting ropes programs, aquatic programs, and other program areas in need of support.

Child Abuse Prevention - Supports the YMCA's commitment to child abuse prevention by:

• Reporting any items that may provide a health or safety hazard to staff, members or guests to your supervisor
• Following all policies and procedures related to keeping children safe in our facilities and programs, including those related to the monitoring and supervision of children
• Reporting any suspicious behavior and violation of policy and procedures to your supervisor
• Completing all child abuse prevention training as required

Enthusiastic - Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
Leader - Inspires teammates to follow them

Growth Opportunities - Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility
Ability to Make an Impact - Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
Self-Starter - Inspired to perform without outside help