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Unit Director J1- Hi Rock

Mount Washington, MA · On-site

$12.75 - $16.50/hr

Instruct campers on emergency procedures, including fire, severe weather, missing person, and tag call protocols. * Regularly visit cabins and Coaching Periods to provide supervision and build ...

HarborChase LLC

Cook - PT Evening

Palm Beach Gardens, FL · On-site

$13.25 - $17.75/hr

Becomes familiar and understands how to report a missing person using the Safe Return program or equivalent * Becomes familiar and understands the steps for fire evacuation * All associates are ...

HarborChase

Utility Staff

Sarasota, FL · On-site

$14.50 - $17.50/hr

Becomes familiar and understands how to report a missing person using the Safe Return program or equivalent * Becomes familiar and understands the steps for fire evacuation * All associates are ...

HarborChase

Utility Staff

Naperville, IL · On-site

$15 - $18/hr

Becomes familiar and understands how to report a missing person using the Safe Return program or equivalent * Becomes familiar and understands the steps for fire evacuation * All associates are ...

HarborChase LLC

Utility Staff

Orlando, FL · On-site

$14 - $16.75/hr

Becomes familiar and understands how to report a missing person using the Safe Return program or equivalent * Becomes familiar and understands the steps for fire evacuation * All associates are ...

HarborChase

Cook

Sarasota, FL · On-site

$13.50 - $18.25/hr

Becomes familiar and understands how to report a missing person using the Safe Return program or equivalent * Becomes familiar and understands the steps for fire evacuation * All associates are ...

HarborChase LLC

Cook

Plano, TX · On-site

$13 - $17.50/hr

Becomes familiar and understands how to report a missing person using the Safe Return program or equivalent * Becomes familiar and understands the steps for fire evacuation * All associates are ...

HarborChase LLC

Life Enrichment Coordinator

Madison, CT · On-site

$14.75 - $19.75/hr

Becomes familiar and understands how to report a missing person using the Safe Return program or equivalent if applicable * All associates are responsible for maintaining a safe and secure ...

HarborChase LLC

Life Enrichment Coordinator

Orlando, FL · On-site

$14.75 - $19.50/hr

Becomes familiar and understands how to report a missing person using the Safe Return program or equivalent if applicable * All associates are responsible for maintaining a safe and secure ...

HarborChase LLC

Utility Staff

Naperville, IL · On-site

$18/hr

Becomes familiar and understands how to report a missing person using the Safe Return program or equivalent * Becomes familiar and understands the steps for fire evacuation * All associates are ...

HarborChase

Cook - PT Evening

Palm Beach Gardens, FL · On-site

$13.25 - $17.75/hr

Becomes familiar and understands how to report a missing person using the Safe Return program or equivalent * Becomes familiar and understands the steps for fire evacuation * All associates are ...

HarborChase of Tamarac

Utility Staff

Tamarac, FL · On-site

$14.25 - $17.25/hr

Becomes familiar and understands how to report a missing person using the Safe Return program or equivalent * Becomes familiar and understands the steps for fire evacuation * All associates are ...

HarborChase of Sarasota

Utility Staff

Sarasota, FL · On-site

$14.50 - $17.50/hr

Becomes familiar and understands how to report a missing person using the Safe Return program or equivalent * Becomes familiar and understands the steps for fire evacuation * All associates are ...

HarborChase

Utility Staff

Jasper, AL · On-site

$13.25 - $16/hr

Becomes familiar and understands how to report a missing person using the Safe Return program or equivalent * Becomes familiar and understands the steps for fire evacuation * All associates are ...

HarborChase of Plano

Cook

Plano, TX · On-site

$13 - $17.50/hr

Becomes familiar and understands how to report a missing person using the Safe Return program or equivalent * Becomes familiar and understands the steps for fire evacuation * All associates are ...

HarborChase of Olney

Life Enrichment Coordinator

Olney, MD · On-site

$16 - $21.50/hr

Becomes familiar and understands how to report a missing person using the Safe Return program or equivalent if applicable * All associates are responsible for maintaining a safe and secure ...

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Unit Director J1- Hi Rock

YMCA

Mount Washington, MA • On-site

$12.75 - $16.50/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 17 days ago

YMCA rating

6.1

Company rating: 6.1 out of 10

Based on 1,988 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

573rd of 773 rated non-profit organizations

Job description

Unit Directors directly supervise and lead an assigned age group of campers and the staff within that unit. They are responsible for creating a safe, inclusive, and nurturing environment while actively participating in all camp activities with a positive and enthusiastic attitude.

Essential Functions
  • Actively participate in and lead portions of Leadership Staff Training and All Staff Training.
  • Take responsibility for the overall welfare of campers and staff within the unit and assist in resolving issues as they arise.
  • Communicate any camper or staff concerns to the Inclusion Specialist and/or Camp Director in a timely manner.
  • Support campers and staff in building positive relationships and successfully integrating into the camp community.
  • Ensure staff consistently follow camp policies, enforce rules, and fulfill assigned responsibilities.
  • Maintain communication with parents and relay messages to campers and staff as appropriate.
  • Conduct formal evaluations of unit staff twice during the season and support them in setting and achieving goals.
  • Address and document situations that may compromise the emotional or physical safety of any individual.
  • Plan and coordinate unit activities, evening programs, overnights, and other special events.
  • Ensure all unit areas (cabins, KYBO, dining hall sections, and Kapers areas) are clean and well-maintained.
  • Maintain awareness of campers' and staff members' dietary needs, eating habits, and health concerns.
  • Oversee the completion and collection of Parent Letters and Camper Reports.
  • Submit maintenance requests promptly as needed.
  • Instruct campers on emergency procedures, including fire, severe weather, missing person, and tag call protocols.
  • Regularly visit cabins and Coaching Periods to provide supervision and build relationships with campers and staff.
  • Serve as a Lifeguard or Lookout at the waterfront as assigned.
  • Participate in staff meetings, weekend programming, Unit On Duty responsibilities, and other assigned activities.
  • Model and teach the values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.
  • Enforce all camp rules and maintain accountability among staff and peers.
  • Maintain positive relationships with parents, visitors, and the public.
  • Complete and submit all required documentation, including an End-of-Year Report, in a timely manner.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

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