What are the responsibilities and job description for the Group Leader position at COMMONPOINT NY INC?
Job Description
Job Description
STATEMENT OF THE AGENCY :
Commonpoint is a non-profit, multi-service agency with flagship sites in Little Neck, Bayside, Forest Hills, East Elmhurst, and Jamaica, with 80 additional sites throughout the community that provide a diverse array of programs and services to over 85,000 individuals. The mission is to sustain and enhance the quality of family and individual life for all members of our community, regardless of religion, ethnic or cultural background, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual preference, age, or disability, within a pervasive and inclusive environment that facilitates individual growth, meets individual needs and builds community. We accomplish this mission through various social, educational, and recreational services that reach community members of all ages and backgrounds.
Camp Background :
Island Quest Day Camp joins the agencies of Commonpoint, Friedberg JCC, Suffolk Y JCC, & Gural JCC to present an innovative day camp located in Wheatley Heights at the Henry Kaufmann Campgrounds. Island Quest Day Camp is open to ages 4-15 and will provide a unique opportunity for campers as they find their quest through seek, innovate and compete program areas.
Camp Dates :
- 2025 Season : June 30-August 22
- Monday to Friday : 8 : 00 am to 4 : 30 / 5 : 00 pm-And available by phone until 6 : 30pm
- Available for all pre-season staff trainings, including :
May 18
Position Purpose :
The Group Leader handles a group of approximately 30 children in a Unit and the senior and junior counselors in that unit (and potentially an Assistant Group Leader assigned to that Group). The Group Leader is responsible for making sure counselors are following along to all their daily responsibilities, that both counselors and campers are safe and accounted for, ensuring the social and emotional wellbeing of campers and counselors, and the schedule and quest activities are followed accurately and efficiently, and all problems / issues are brought to the correct personnel. The Group Leader is responsible for guiding campers and staff in their personal growth and daily living skills in a camp day and reporting any concerns to their Assistant Director assigned to their Unit. The Group Leader is responsible for building connections with campers and modeling for the counselors the correct ways to interact with them and creating a positive community for the whole Group.
Essential Job Functions Pre-Camp :
Essential Job Functions Camp 365 :
Essential Job Functions During Camp :
Relationships :
Group Leaders generally have regular relationships with Program Specialists, Assistant Director of Divisions, Maintenance Staff, Aquatic Staff and Camp Directors. It is helpful to identify the expectations of those relationships and communication between these groups of staff members.
Minimum Qualifications & Requirements
Commonpoint is an equal opportunity employer / program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.
To Apply : Please submit a cover letter and résumé, as a Word or PDF document only, to Michael Donnelly at michael@islandquestdaycamp.org. Please indicate “Group Leader” in the subject line. Due to the high volume of applicants, only qualified candidates will be contacted.
