Unit Leader

Position Summary

Unit Leaders are assigned to work in a home unit (an area of housing) for the summer and typically with one age group. They supervise all counseling staff within their unit, including Counselors and Rovers (staff who cover counselors’ daily breaks).

Position Details
Job Title Unit Leader
Department Camping
Location Camp Sealth
Reports To Assistant Camp Director (ACD)
FLSA Status Exempt
Full/Part Time Full Time
Regular/Temporary Temporary
Housing Shared on-site housing

Organization Overview

Camp Fire Central Puget Sound offers a variety of co-ed enrichment opportunities that empower youth, staff, and volunteers to discover their sparks, gain confidence, build essential life skills, value the natural world, and be active contributors in their communities. We strive to create an environment where each youth and staff member has a sense of belonging, opportunities to share passions, and a place to thrive.

Camp Sealth is a summer camp, outdoor education center, and retreat facility serving around 7,000 people year-round. Summer camp is comprised of eight weeks of overnight camp and six weeks of day camp, serving over 2,000 youth each summer. During the school year, Camp Sealth hosts outdoor education and retreats for school and non-profit groups between September and May; groups and schools may range in size from 10 to 300.

Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Camp Fire strives to continuously provide diverse, inclusive, and equitable environments throughout our organizations and programs. We recognize that both access to and success in our programs requires intentional work, to cultivate respect, eliminate systemic barriers, and address injustice head-on. We at Camp Fire believe that words must be followed by progress, action, and accountability. We recognize that our efforts will be ongoing and evolving as we continue to grow, learn, collaborate, and press for an equitable future.

Site Overview

Camp Sealth sits on a 400 acre property that includes over a mile of saltwater beach on Puget Sound, plus evergreen forests, wetlands, and wildlife. It is a rustic camp that has been serving campers for over 100 years.

Camp cabins are basic but comfortable. All are fully enclosed with electricity; some have windows and heat for year-round use and others are unheated with screen windows. Beds are either bunk or stand-alone wood frames with foam mattresses. In most units (areas of housing – divided by age range), bathrooms are in a central shower house, a short walk from the cabin.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Provides guidance, leadership, and supervision for assigned counseling staff, including:

-Setting goals for individual and group performance,
-Periodic performance reviews,
-Meeting regularly with assigned staff,
-Providing opportunities for staff to grow and develop new skills,
-Promoting and facilitating a cooperative working team relationship in the unit,
-Providing ongoing coaching, assistance and training as needed.

• Collaborates with counseling staff to plan unit programs
• Is responsible for care of facilities, equipment and supplies assigned to the unit and instills this expectation in those supervised
• Guides teen leaders in learning experiences related to camp counseling and management of a unit at Sealth
• Provides overall camp leadership as part of the Program Team (camp supervisors), attending meetings and participating in Program Team activities as assigned

Secondary Job Responsibilities

• Submits reports as assigned, including staff evaluations and weekly session reports
• Assists with boat transportation as assigned
• Assists where assigned on camper check-in and check-out days
• Has knowledge of and adheres to Camp Sealth policies and procedures
• Adheres to emergency, health and other plans adopted by the camp, assuring first and foremost each camper’s and staff member’s safety
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications and Skills

Camp Fire recognizes the value of skills and knowledge gained outside of formal higher education and paid employment. We believe that a diversity of professional and life experiences can lead to a well-rounded team.

Applicants who do not meet all of the qualifications listed below but present other relevant qualifications or experience will be considered.

We strongly encourage anyone who feels passionate about this work, has a strong desire to grow their skills, and believes they have what it takes to thrive in this role to apply. Applicants of non-dominant cultures are welcome and encouraged to apply.

Desired Qualifications

• Leadership skills and team management skills
• Experience working with kids
• Knowledge and understanding of youth of all ages
• Current First Aid and CPR certification
• Ability to communicate in English, orally and written
• Minimum age 21 years old

Skills

• Task Management
• Program Development
• Conflict Resolution
• Ability to provide supervision, guidance and feedback
• Ability to contribute to positive and healthy community living environment
• Ability to promote and model self-care with peers and other staff

Training Provided

• Supporting campers with social-emotional, behavioral and physical needs
• Needs-based behavior management
• Restorative justice-centered group management
• Relationship building through open communication
• Self-care in the camp environment
• Supervising and providing feedback to camp staff

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and carry 20-25 pounds for 200 yards over hiking trails
• Ability to perform job responsibilities during daylight and nighttime hours
• Repetitive motions of hands/wrists
• Eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity to manipulate equipment
• Walking long distances
• Standing
• Climbing stairs
• Hiking on uneven terrain and up/down hills
• Visual and auditory ability to identify and respond to environmental and other hazards

Equal Opportunity Employment
Camp Fire Central Puget Sound provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Pay: $450.00 per week

Ability to Relocate:

• Vashon, WA 98070: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person