Unit Head

The Jewish Federation of Cincinnati•Cincinnati, OH

5h•Onsite

About The Position

The Unit Head is responsible for supporting counselors with camper behavior management, overseeing attendance and bunk assignments, and ensuring safe, smooth transitions and activities, including at the pool. They provide ongoing coaching and conduct observational evaluations of counselors, coordinate staffing and scheduling needs, and actively participate in staff training, workshops, and event planning. Additionally, the Unit Head upholds safety standards, fosters a positive camp environment, and collaborates with leadership on various initiatives to enhance camper and staff experiences. Dates and Hours Training: May 26 - 29 & June 1 - 5 Camp: June 8 - August 7, generally 8:00am-4:15pm on Monday and from 8:45am-4:15pm Tuesday-Friday

Requirements

Minimum of 18 years old
Proven ability to coach young adults to successfully work with school-aged children
Strong ability to problem-solve, provide accommodations, and pivot plans based on the needs bunks and the daily camp schedule
Ability to be discerning and strategic when pairing counselors to oversee a bunk
Demonstrated ability to role model best counselor practices
Effectively communicate strategies, expectations, and constructive feedback to staff
Be a leader, self-starter, and strong collaborator.
Ability to accept guidance, constructive feedback, and support from teammates
Ability to sit, stand, kneel, and stretch for long periods of time
Ability to work outside in high degree temperatures
Ability to lift 50 lbs

Nice To Haves

Prior camp experience in working with young children (preferred)

Responsibilities

Support counselors with general camper issues
Inform the Mental Health Professional (MHP) when repeated camper behaviors occur and support the MHP in setting up meetings with this camper for support
Oversight of daily attendance and bunk assignments; consulting with counselors and making recommendations for bunks to the camp directors
Create and facilitate 1-2 staff workshop “refreshers” in the summer for continued training
Daily, informal check-ins and coaching with counselors
Daily meetings with Camper Care Team (Advocate Coordinator, Unit Heads, MHP, Camp Director)
Regularly collaborate with the Support Coordinator assigned to your age group; support each other’s leadership as you guide and unite the bunks in your age group
Perform 1-2 summer observational sessions and debriefs for all counselors using real-life examples of actions, accomplishments, and goal-setting
Role model expected behavior from counselors with special attention to safety
Other duties, as assigned