Unit Head

The Jewish Federation Of Cincinnati

Job Location:

Cincinnati, OH - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 12 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

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

Regular Job Duties

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 others 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

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum of 18 years old
Prior camp experience in working with young children (preferred)
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

This position description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required of personnel in the above position.

DescriptionThe 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 co...