Cabin Leader II

About the YMCA of Greater San Francisco

The YMCA of Greater San Francisco is a global movement and the nation's leading nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. We offer careers with a future and the opportunity to make a lasting difference in your community by addressing some of the nation's most pressing social issues.

Organizational Culture

We are committed to building strong communities where you can Be, Belong, and Become. Our values include:

• Truth & Courage: Understanding and acting on individual and societal truths.
• Authenticity & Accessibility: Ensuring a safe and inclusive environment where everyone can participate according to their needs.
• Dependable & Creative: Responding to community needs through strong partnerships.
• Dignity & Empathy: Treating everyone with respect and compassion, recognizing the inherent dignity in all individuals.

About the Role

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. The Cabin Leader II is expected to demonstrate strong initiative, model positive behavior for fellow staff, and take on extra leadership roles to help maintain and enrich camp traditions.

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.
• Support User Groups and help facilitate camp programs as needed.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

The Cabin Leader position involves working closely with campers in an outdoor, collaborative, and safety-focused setting. Leaders will reside in cabins with campers, ensuring supervision and well-being overnight. The role requires physical stamina, mobility, and the ability to lift equipment, lead activities, and assist campers as needed. Extended periods of standing, walking, and participation in physical activities are expected, along with flexibility for long, variable hours, including overnight shifts. Meals and lodging are provided for the duration of the summer camp program.

Pay

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.