Unit Head

The New Orleans Jewish Community Center; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A local community center in Portland is seeking an experienced Unit Head to lead a vibrant team and create an engaging camp experience for campers. You will oversee daily operations, staff mentorship, and program implementation. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, a basic understanding of child development, and the ability to support and communicate effectively with both campers and staff. This role promises to make a meaningful impact on the camp community.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate with and care for campers and peers.
• Basic understanding of child development.
• Maturity, respect, and kindness.
• Ability to lead confidently, with experience.
• Willingness to ask for help when needed.

Responsibilities

• Attend leadership and supervisory meetings.
• Oversee implementation of programming for your unit.
• Evaluate unit staff performances regularly.
• Communicate with the Directing Team on key matters.
• Participate with campers and staff in daily programs.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Child development understanding

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Job description

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

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!

Minimum 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