Apply Now

• Lead the Adventure, Inspire the Future: Be a Summer Day Camp Unit Leader at

Rauner YMCA for Summer 2026!

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 Summer Day Camp Unit Leaders are developing

• leadership skills and confidence while making lasting friendships and memories.

Pay starts at $18.45 per hour, Monday-Friday schedule

The Summer Day Camp Unit Leader serves as professional role model by overseeing and monitoring recreational activities in their assigned groups, guiding campers and counselors, and leading through example.

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:

• Competitive salaries reflecting your skills and experience.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance for eligible employees,

plus wellness programs, mental health resources, and a family gym membership.

• Generous PTO and paid holidays, with flexible work hours for work-life

balance.

• 403(b) plan with company contributions for eligible employees after 2 years

of service.

• Continuous learning opportunities through workshops and training programs.
• Supportive work environment valuing diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Discounts on programs, employee assistance programs, and company-sponsored

events.

As a Summer Camp Unit Leader, you are responsible to:

• Promote the YMCA, provide excellent customer service and create an

outstanding camper experience for children, parents and families

• Lead recreational activities with campers, including but not limited to arts

and crafts, sports, social recreation, songfests, nature hikes, archery, and other games and hobbies

• Instruct campers using various teaching methods and modifies activities as

needed to ensure that campers of all ages and experience levels are engaged

• Teach socially acceptable behaviors to campers by serving as a role model and

by using age-appropriate positive reinforcement and behavior management strategies

• Communicate consistently with supervisors, team leaders, unit leaders and

other team members to ensure everyone is kept abreast of camp activities and

• schedule
• Supports camp activities as assigned by supervisor, including any specialty

camp activities

• Ensures the physical and emotional health and safety of campers by being

safety conscious, following all established YMCA standards and critically evaluating situations for potential risks

• Ensures compliance with established rules and regulations to ensure safety
• Monitors campers and counselors and provides corrective coaching and

intervention as necessary

• Set-up facilities and/or equipment for activities and stores equipment

appropriately after use and work to keep camp facilities clean at all times

What do you need to be a Summer Camp Unit Leader?

• A commitment to and a passion for working with diverse youth
• Enjoy being outdoors, are creative and not afraid to work and play hard
• Your experience in camping, childcare, education, recreation, sports or

related is a plus but not required

• You will be 19 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

• Continuous learner who leverages opportunities for learning and applies new

knowledge and skills

• Meets physical qualifications required as outlined in job description.
• The YMCA will provide reasonable accommodations for persons with

disabilities.

Child Abuse Prevention - Support 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