Looking for a fun job to build your leadership skills?

Would you be a positive, enthusiastic role model to campers?

Are you 18 or older?

Join us as an Overnight Inclusion Leader at our YMCA Camp Surf!

Imperial Beach, CA

The Overnight Inclusion Leader provides additional support to campers to ensure that they have the support to participate in the day-to-day activities.

This is a Summer position that will run during the dates listed below.

June 2nd - August 17th 

  *** Must be available for the full duration of season ***

Y would I apply?

• FREE Complete Gym Membership
• FREE Workout Classes
• FREE Pool Access
• Work with Your Friends - Text them the link to this page now!
• Build Your Resume
• Opportunities for Growth
• Community Involvement

Sound good? (We think so, too!) Here’s what you would do:

• Facilitate inclusion of children into typical overnight camp programs.
• Work individually with a child with special needs.
• Ensure the safety and well-being of campers.
• Provide constant supervision and comfort to campers and serve as a leader and positive role model.
• Facilitate skits, games, songs, crafts and other camp activities.
• Create an age-appropriate learning environment, which allows for and fosters creativity and individuality for campers.
• Communicate effectively with supervisor, staff, campers, and parents.
• Contact parents each week prior to the first day of camp. Thereafter, maintain daily communication and feedback with parents.
• Prepared and ready to assist with campers throughout the night.
• Actively follow and model all rules, operating procedures, instructions, and established emergency procedures. 
• Ensure the camp environment is welcoming, genuine and nurturing for all campers and guests. 

“OK, I’m sold!” What do I need to qualify?

• Must be at least 18 years of age or older and have obtained high school diploma or GED .
• Previous experience working with children with special needs.
• Academic background or experience working with children, or experience in the special needs field, health field, or related.
• Complete mandatory 24-hour pre-camp training.
• In-service trainings and staff meetings as assigned including Child Abuse Prevention Training.
• Must be able to live on-site during program season.  
• Good customer service and communication skills when interacting with campers, parents, and the community.
• Conflict resolution and problems-solving skills, along with the ability to maintain a positive approach.     
• Visual and auditory ability to respond to critical incidents and the physical ability to act swiftly in an emergency .
• CPR/AED, and First Aid Certification, must include Adult and Child/Infant, obtained within 30 days of hire and must be from one of the following certifying organizations:
  • American Red Cross
  • American Heart Association
  • American Safety & Health Institute