Cabin Leader II

Position Summary

The Cabin Leader plays a key role in creating a safe, engaging camp experience for youth under the guidance of the Program Director. This position includes residing in a cabin with campers, guiding them through daily routines, scheduled activities, and providing general supervision. Cabin Leaders foster a positive environment by leading games, hikes, and other recreational activities during free time and by assisting with camper management at specialized program sites, including the climbing tower, zip line, archery range, canoeing areas, hiking trails, and arts & crafts stations, in collaboration with Program Specialists. Cabin Leaders also support User Groups and help facilitate camp programs as needed.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide excellent service to program participants, ensuring their needs are met.
• Prioritize participant safety by following emergency and safety protocols.
• Build respectful, meaningful relationships with staff, parents, and campers.
• Maintain a professional appearance and conduct in interactions with others.
• Foster connections among campers and with the YMCA community.
• Ensure health, hygiene, and safety are top priorities for all campers.
• Support campers in understanding and appreciating their environment.
• Recognize and encourage campers for personal growth and positive behavior.
• Supervise and live with a cabin group, following the camp schedule to meet campers' needs.
• Plan and lead engaging activities that support personal growth and social skills.
• Maintain appropriate camper discipline according to camp standards.
• Keep camp and cabin areas clean and encourage respect for facilities and the environment.
• Ensure compliance with YMCA, American Camp Association, and all local, state, and federal standards to provide a safe and positive experience for campers and staff.
• Submit reports, including incident reports, health logs, and timecards accurately and on time.
• Actively participate in cabin, unit, and camp-wide activities, and assist in program areas.

Job Offers

This job offer is conditional and contingent upon background clearance.

Disclaimers

• All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodation.
• The YMCA of Greater San Francisco promotes an equal employment opportunity workplace, which includes reasonable accommodation for otherwise qualified disabled applicants and employees.

Salary Description

The Cabin Leader position offers a compensation range of $677.60 per week. This rate is based on salary benchmarking for similar roles and is aligned with grant fund approvals and requirements for the position.