Male Unit Leader at Summer Camp

Male Unit Leader at Summer Camp 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars New York, NY 10001 $3,000

• $3,500 a year
• Temporary, Full-time Camp Chateaugay 12 reviews $3,000
• $3,500 a year

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Temporary, Full-time Job Title:

Male Unit Leader Location:

Camp Chateaugay

• Adirondack Mountains, New York, USA Dates:

  June 10th, 2026
• August 12th, 2026

Salary:

$3,000

• $3,500 (for the summer) + Travel Costs Covered About Camp Chateaugay Camp Chateaugay is a traditional co-ed residential summer camp located in the beautiful Adirondack Mountains of New York.

We are proud to provide a fun, and structured environment where campers grow in confidence, independence, and friendship. Our leadership team plays a critical role in ensuring each camper's experience is safe, supportive, and memorable. Position Overview We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Male Unit Leader to work with our male campers, overseeing 2

• 4 cabins of a specific age group between the ages of 9-12 for Summer 2026.

A Unit Leaders provide a leadership role, supporting both campers and staff while ensuring smooth day-to-day operations within their unit. Unit Leaders live in private staff quarters but are fully immersed in bunk life and unit programming.

Key Responsibilities include:

Camper Care & Wellbeing Ensure the health, safety, and welfare of all campers within the unit. Monitor campers' social adjustment and emotional wellbeing. Help create a safe, inclusive, and fun unit culture. Staff Supervision & Support Supervise and support cabin counselors within the unit. Oversee counselors' schedules, time off (ODs), and responsibilities. Provide mentorship, guidance, and performance support to staff. Assist in conflict resolution and behavior management when needed. Parent Communication Serve as the primary point of contact for unit families. Conduct pre-camp phone calls with each family to discuss camper needs, concerns, and goals. Maintain regular communication with parents throughout the summer. Help ensure smooth camper transitions and positive family relationships. Camp Operations Participate in camp-wide leadership responsibilities. Assist with "rovering" (helping coordinate and move campers between activities when needed). Support special events, evening programs, and camp initiatives. Collaborate with directors and head staff on camper and staff support strategies. Required Qualifications Previous experience working with children. Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills. Ability to manage staff and support camper wellbeing. Patient, approachable, and solution-oriented. Comfortable working in a residential camp environment.

Compensation & Benefits Salary:

$3,000

• $3,500 for the summer (based on experience).

Travel costs covered to and from camp. Private staff accommodation and meals included. Opportunity to play a key leadership role in a dynamic camp community. A rewarding summer making a lasting impact on campers and staff. Able to use all facilities and activites and equipment offered at Camp How to Apply Interested candidates should submit a resume to blane@chateaugay.com . Join Camp Chateaugay's leadership team and help create an unforgettable summer for our campers and staff!!

Pay:

$3,000.00

• $3,500.

00 per year

Benefits:

Relocation assistance

Work Location:

In person