Camp Butwin: Unit Head

7 days ago

St Paul, MN, United States Minnesota Jewish Community Center Full time
Description

About the Opportunity

The Minnesota JCC seeks seasonal Unit Heads for the 2026 summer camp season. The Unit Head is a seasonal leadership position supervised by the Camp Director. The Unit Head is responsible for supervising camp program operations within their assigned age group unit, including supervising and mentoring staff, assisting with training, activity planning and leading camp programs, and working directly with campers on an as needed basis. Applicants for the Unit Head position will ideally have previous camp and leadership-related experience. Unit Heads are role models for staff and must lead by example.

Daily Schedule:

Monday - Friday, 8-hour daily shifts, earliest arrival is 8:30am and latest departure is 4:30pm.

Base Compensation:

$124/day (based on an 8-hour workday). Plus opportunities for additional pay/bonuses.

Essential Functions
  • Responsible for being conscious of and protecting the health, safety, and welfare of all campers in any area or programs at camp.
  • As part of the camp seasonal leadership team, serve as a role model and leader in the camp community.
  • Attend and contributes to pre-camp training sessions, regularly scheduled staff meetings and training sessions once camp is in session. Participates in the open house and any family events.
  • Directly supervise all counselors in your assigned unit/age group.
  • Lead weekly meetings with assigned unit to program plan.
  • Implement and evaluate weekly village/unit programs and Friday all camp programs based on weekly themes.
  • Plan and supervise unit specific field trips, late nights, and overnights (attendance is mandatory).
  • Assist in planning and leading all camp programs and during all camp gatherings.
  • Maintain daily involvement with the groups (i.e. participating with a group in an activity, presence at unit/age group activities, lunch, etc.).
  • Support and guide staff when campers are presenting challenging behaviors.
  • Parent communication; including newsletters, individual camper updates, and general unit information.
  • Assist in planning and implementation of staff training week.
  • Assist and complete other administrative tasks as requested by the Camp Director.
Requirements

Minimum Qualifications
  • Experience working with children desired, not required. Passionate about making a positive impact on a young person's life.
  • Prior leadership and team management experience desired, not required.
Abuse Risk Management
  • Adhere to policies related to boundaries with participants
  • Attend required abuse risk management training
  • Adhere to procedures related to managing high risk activities and supervising participants
  • Report inappropriate behaviors and policy violations
  • Follow mandated abuse reporting requirements


Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to verbally communicate with others. In the work setting, this is primarily an active role, which requires the employee to move around regularly. Additional physical requirements include lifting and moving items up to 25 lbs., standing, crouching, reaching. This job description is not intended to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the employee in this position. Activities, duties, and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Work Environment

The work environment will include regular interruptions, including children, parents, and staff moving through the area.

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