Unit Head

Jewishcamp; Oregon (WI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Jewishcamp is seeking a Unit Head to lead and oversee a safe and engaging camp experience in Wisconsin and Oregon. As Unit Head, you will supervise staff, coordinate activities, and ensure camper well-being. Strong leadership skills and the ability to communicate effectively are essential. Responsibilities include running programming, managing staff, and ensuring the smooth execution of camp activities. Join us to make a meaningful impact on campers and staff relationships.

Qualifications

• Ability to lead confidently and thoughtfully.
• Ability to give and accept guidance and support.
• Confidence to lead a group of 30+ campers and staff.

Responsibilities

• Attend Unit Head, Leadership, and supervisory meetings.
• Oversee implementation and execution of programming.
• Serve as primary supervisor for assigned staff.

Skills

Communication with campers and peers

Understanding of child development

Leadership experience

Ability to think on your feet

Collaboration

Ability to work professionally with various staff

Job description

Unit Head

Position Summary: As Unit Head, you will serve in a vital leadership role responsible for creating a positive, safe, and engaging camp experience for a group of campers and staff. You will oversee all aspects of unit operations, including staff supervision, program implementation, and camper well-being. Working closely with the leadership team, you will help uphold camp policies, coordinate daily activities, and ensure smooth execution of programming, including unit overnights and day trips.

As the primary supervisor for unit staff, you will provide mentorship, guidance, and ongoing feedback while fostering a collaborative and supportive team environment. This role offers the opportunity to strengthen your leadership skills, model clear expectations and professionalism, and make a meaningful impact on both staff and campers within your unit.

Supervised by: Camp Director

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate with and care for both campers and peers.
• Have a basic understanding of child development.
• Demonstrate maturity, respect, and kindness.
• Ability to think on your feet, and pivot when necessary.
• Ability to lead confidently and thoughtfully, and applicable experience doing so.
• Ability to give and accept guidance and support.
• A willingness and ability to ask for help.
• Ability to assist in activities, both leading and supporting.
• Be able to work professionally with a variety of staff members and campers.
• Confidence and ability to lead a group of 30+ campers and staff on Unit Overnights and Day Trips
• Qualities of a caretaker.

Responsibilities

• Attend Unit Head, Leadership, and other supervisory meetings.
• Help implement, uphold, and support camp policies.
• Oversee the implementation and execution of all programming for assigned unit.
• Incorporate unit staff members in program planning and leadership.
• Manage all site and supply arrangements with the support and approval of the Asst. Director of Programming.
• Ensure unit staff are always at their assigned locations; know where all of your unit staff and campers are at all times.
• Act as a role model for all staff, including being present within the unit. Be the counselor’s support and assist staff with problems and questions.
• Serve as the primary supervisor for assigned unit staff, regularly evaluating their performances and caring for the well-being of all campers within the unit.
• Act on behalf of the unit for issues involving the camp community.
• Lead regular unit staff meetings; check in with each unit staff individually at least once daily.
• Be directly involved and participate with all campers and staff in the daily program.
• Communicate with the Directing Team on key matters.
• Be able to step outside your comfort zone. The more you buy into Camp's culture, the more fun you and all campers will have together!