Camp Unit Lead Grade 3-7 at YWCA WHITE PLAINS AND CENTRAL WESTCHESTER – White Plains, New York

Unit Leader – Camp Funkist (Ages 8-12) Rooted in the YWCA’s core values of Inclusion, Integrity, Advocacy, and Equity, the Unit Leader plays a vital role in creating a safe, welcoming, and engaging camp experience for campers ages 8-12. This position works directly with campers while providing daily supervision, guidance, and mentorship to group counselors. The Unit Leader collaborates closely with the Camp Program Director and camp leadership team to plan, organize, and implement a high-quality, developmentally appropriate camp program. This role supports an inclusive camp culture, models ethical and professional behavior, and ensures equitable opportunities for all campers. The Unit Leader represents Camp Funkist and the YWCA in a positive, respectful, and professional manner while building strong relationships with campers, families, and colleagues.

Key Responsibilities:

• Create a fun, safe, and inclusive camp environment for campers ages 8-12, grounded in the YWCA’s core values of Inclusion, Integrity, Advocacy, and Equity
• Supervise, support, and mentor group counselors and Counselors in Training (CITs), modeling positive and professional behavior in all interactions
• Work directly with campers to support social, emotional, and developmental growth
• Assist with staff recruitment by providing input and recommendations for prospective counselors
• Attend, support, and actively contribute to pre-camp training sessions
• Develop and manage counselor work schedules
• Organize camper groups by grade level and developmental ability with strong attention to detail
• Collaborate with the Camp Program Director and leadership team to implement daily programming
• Engage with families in a welcoming and professional manner, addressing questions and concerns as they arise

Qualifications:

Minimum 5 years experience in youth programming & development and/or summer day camp program with minimum of 2 years in a group supervisory capacity.

Licensing and/or Certifications:

First Aid/CPR preferred

Key Attributes:

• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate, engaging, and enriching activities for children
• Meet and support program goals in alignment with the Childcare Policies and Procedures Manual
• Maintain confidentiality, professional boundaries, and ethical standards at all times
• Demonstrate reliability, dependability, and accountability in daily responsibilities
• Support budget awareness and assist with program administration as needed
• Maintain flexibility in scheduling to meet program staffing and planning needs
• Exercise sound judgment and mature decision-making in a dynamic environment
• Communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Provide excellent customer service and build positive, respectful working relationships with staff, leadership, families, and community members

Compensation:

• This is a seasonal stipend-based position paid through payroll.
• The total summer stipend for this role is $7,040.04, covering the full Camp Funkist season (June 25–August 21, 2026), including required training days and scheduled camp days.
• Stipends are distributed semi-monthly in accordance with the YWCA payroll schedule and are prorated across all paid days in the season.
• This stipend reflects compensation for the full seasonal assignment and is not calculated on an hourly basis.