Summer 2025: Camp Group Leader, Wyman Leaders Program (Personal Services)
POSITION TITLE: Group Leader
REPORTS TO: Leadership Class 1 and 2 Summer Coordinator
FLSA STATUS: Exempt/Daily Rate
POSITION SUMMARY: Group Leaders are seasonal members of the Wyman Leaders Program team. They live in cabins with 6-10 teens and are responsible for the daily supervision and support of teens. Group Leaders are responsible for the creation and facilitation of programs and activities throughout the summer. This is a residential position, requiring full-time residence at Wymans 85 acre campus in Eureka, MO from late May to late July. Free room and board are provided.
FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB:
Essential Functions
Supervise, mentor, and reside with a cabin of 6-10 teens. Create and facilitate daily programs and activities that achieve Wyman Leaders outcomes; complete all other duties as assigned. Establish and maintain healthy and appropriate relationships with teens, focusing on safety, support, interaction, and engagement. Create a sense of camaraderie and positive community for teens. Provide leadership, support, and supervision when accompanying teens on 4-9 day camping trip (trek); assist trek staff as needed. Anticipate and mitigate situations of challenging teen behavior. Consult and collaborate with supervisory staff to ensure teens needs are met. Actively participate in daily team meetings. Consult with supervisory staff regarding teen issues and/or disclosures; complete necessary documentation related to teen issues and/or disclosures.
Skills and Abilities
Ability to establish and sustain positive rapport with youth of all ages and diverse backgrounds; proven success in youth and family interactions and a strong ability to create and sustain mentoring relationships with youth. Comfortable with facilitating programs related to camp; engaging and positive in delivery of programs. Performs skills in a safe manner and recognizes the importance of putting teen wellbeing first; where necessary can teach and demonstrate skills. Consistently models for staff and teens appropriate and positive interactions. Models healthy lifestyle, pace, and care of self within camp. Demonstrates the behavior outcomes sought within programs. Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events. Ability to make sound decisions in a timely manner based upon a mixture of analysis, wisdom, experience, and judgment. Able to anticipate, identify, and resolve problems in a timely manner, gathers information skillfully, and works well with others to solve problems. Uses resources effectively and efficiently. Open to personal growth and ability to respond to constructive feedback
POSITION QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Experience Requirements
Job Experience
Previous experience working with youth and facilitating groups.
Required
Preferred
No Experience
3 months to 1 year
X
2 to 4 years
X
5 to 10 years
11 year or more
Additional Requirements
CategoryDetailsPreferenceTraining ProvidedAge LimitationsMust be 18+ years old.Required.AvailabilityMust reside on-site from late May until late July. Room and board provided free of charge.Required.Licensure/CertificationCurrent certification, or ability to become certified, as American Red Cross Lifeguard.Preferred.Yes.Licensure/CertificationPossession, or ability to obtain, a valid Chauffeurs License (Class E in Missouri or equivalent).Preferred.Yes.
Physical/Visual Activities or Demands
0-25%
26-75%
76-100%
Lift/Carry
X
35 Avg. Lbs.
Push/Pull
X
35 Avg. Lbs.
Climb
X
Sit
X
Walk/Move About
X
Visually/Audibly Supervise Youth and/or Clients
X
Visually/Audibly Supervise Staff
X
Environmental/Atmospheric Conditions: Work within a summer camp environment, wilderness, and normal office conditions. Sleep in a tent while camping on trek.
Location: Eureka, MO.
Equipment Used: General office equipment including a computer, copy machine, fax machine, and telephone.
