EXPLORERS LEADER - Summer Camp 2026

About the role

This is a seasonal role from June - August and supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily offsite field trips for campers entering grades 5th – 9th that focus on recreation and outdoor adventure. Examples include escape rooms, state parks, beaches, escape rooms, paintball, hiking, paddling, rock climbing, camping, and more.
• Provide campers with excellent supervision and exercise strong judgement in all circumstances to ensure high levels of safety and program quality.
• Model Camp Lincoln’s four core values of honesty, caring, respect, and responsibility for campers and program partners.
• Drive camp mini-buses on all trips providing safe transportation and positive environment throughout.
• Lead Explorers II programs including one onsite overnight and one offsite overnight camping trip. Leaders are oversee overnight programs to ensure campers safety and wellbeing.
• Introduce campers to basic skills in outdoor activities such as proper strokes in paddling, setting up tents for camping, and hiking.
• Maintain strict safety protocol on all trips according to Camp Lincoln’s policies and industry standards.
• Inspect all equipment for functionality and safety before each use.
• Work alongside Specialty Camp Unit Leader and Assistant Camp Director to finalize trip itineraries, plan meals, program equipment, and transportation.
• Cook meals and coordinate with Specialty Camp Unit Leader to manage petty cash and payments for vendors.
• Complete program debrief with campers and Assistant Camp Director at conclusion of programs.
• Attend required abuse risk management training.
• Report suspicious or inappropriate behaviors and policy violations. Follow mandated abuse reporting requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Must possess valid driver’s license.
• Must have a clean driving record.
• Lifeguard certification preferred. Certification opportunities provided for successful candidates.
• Wilderness First Aid (WFA) certification preferred. Certification opportunities provided for successful candidates.
• Prior experience working with children preferred.
• Familiarity with various camp activities.
• Patient and reliable.
• Able to handle sensitive, confidential information.
• Organizational and communication skills.
• Energetic and positive personality.
• Must be able to complete YMCA required training as scheduled by management.
• Maintain updated certifications of the job (CPR and First Aid/AED).
• Must successfully clear FBI and state criminal background checks.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand or walk for long periods of time.
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs.
• Ability to push, pull, bend and kneel regularly.
• Ability to travel and work multiple days/weeks at a time.
• Ability to work outdoors for entire shift, regardless of weather.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Must possess valid driver’s license.
• Must have a clean driving record.
• Lifeguard certification preferred. Certification opportunities provided for successful candidates.
• Wilderness First Aid (WFA) certification preferred. Certification opportunities provided for successful candidates.
• Prior experience working with children preferred.
• Familiarity with various camp activities.
• Patient and reliable.
• Able to handle sensitive, confidential information.
• Organizational and communication skills.
• Energetic and positive personality.
• Must be able to complete YMCA required training as scheduled by management.
• Maintain updated certifications of the job (CPR and First Aid/AED).
• Must successfully clear FBI and state criminal background checks.

Benefits

Not specified.

Schedule

Not specified.

Pay

Not specified.