What are the responsibilities and job description for the Unit Head position at COMMONPOINT NY INC?
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 communitythat provide a diverse array of programs and services to over 85,000 individuals. The missionis to sustain and enhance the quality of family and individual life for all members of ourcommunity, regardless of religion, ethnic or cultural background, national origin, genderidentity or expression, sexual preference, age, or disability, within a pervasive and inclusiveenvironment that facilitates individual growth, meets individual needs and builds community.We accomplish this mission through various social, educational, and recreational servicesthat reach community members of all ages and backgrounds.
Position Summary:
A Summer Camp Unit Head is responsible for overseeing a specific group or unit of campers, ensuring their safety, well-being, and enjoyment throughout their camp experience. This role involves supervising counselors, managing daily activities, and ensuring that the unit’s schedule aligns with the overall camp program. The Unit Head acts as a liaison between the camp staff and the campers' families, addressing any concerns or issues that arise. They are expected to
foster a positive and inclusive environment, handle behavior management, and support the personal growth of campers, all while maintaining camp policies and safety standards.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities:
Essential Qualifications:
Physical requirements/work environment:
High energy level, comfortable performing multi-faceted projects; good interpersonal abilities; ability to interact effectively with co-workers of all levels as well as with representation of other organizations and institutions. Ability to get along with diverse personalities; tact, maturity, and flexibility; physical requirements include sight, hearing, sitting, standing, stooping, running. Must be able to function under fast paced and noisy conditions. Noise level in the work
environment will fluctuate from moderate to high.
Commonpoint is an equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services areavailable upon request to individuals with disabilities.
To Apply: Please submit a cover letter and résumé, as a Word or PDF document only, to Sarah Elliot at SElliott@commonpoint.org. Please indicate “Unit Head” in the subject line. Due to the high volume of applicants, only qualified candidates will be contacted.
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 communitythat provide a diverse array of programs and services to over 85,000 individuals. The missionis to sustain and enhance the quality of family and individual life for all members of ourcommunity, regardless of religion, ethnic or cultural background, national origin, genderidentity or expression, sexual preference, age, or disability, within a pervasive and inclusiveenvironment that facilitates individual growth, meets individual needs and builds community.We accomplish this mission through various social, educational, and recreational servicesthat reach community members of all ages and backgrounds.
Position Summary:
A Summer Camp Unit Head is responsible for overseeing a specific group or unit of campers, ensuring their safety, well-being, and enjoyment throughout their camp experience. This role involves supervising counselors, managing daily activities, and ensuring that the unit’s schedule aligns with the overall camp program. The Unit Head acts as a liaison between the camp staff and the campers' families, addressing any concerns or issues that arise. They are expected to
foster a positive and inclusive environment, handle behavior management, and support the personal growth of campers, all while maintaining camp policies and safety standards.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities:
- Oversee and manage a team of staff members
- Maintain a positive, motivated atmosphere for both staff and campers.
- implement daily schedules, activities, and events for the unit.
- Keep accurate records of daily activities, incidents, attendance, and any relevant documentation.
- Prepare end-of-season reports on program outcomes and staff performance.
- Be able to assist medical needs( clean scrapes and cuts, provide bandaids)
- Submitting Weekly reports
Essential Qualifications:
- 21 years of age of older
- Proven experience in supervising and managing a team, ideally in a camp or educational setting.
- Quick thinking and decisive action to address challenges or emergencies as they arise.
Physical requirements/work environment:
High energy level, comfortable performing multi-faceted projects; good interpersonal abilities; ability to interact effectively with co-workers of all levels as well as with representation of other organizations and institutions. Ability to get along with diverse personalities; tact, maturity, and flexibility; physical requirements include sight, hearing, sitting, standing, stooping, running. Must be able to function under fast paced and noisy conditions. Noise level in the work
environment will fluctuate from moderate to high.
- This job description is by no means all inclusive. It is an overview to provide a general idea of what the position involves. There will be other camp duties involved and on occasion you may be asked to fill in for other positions when the need arises.
Commonpoint is an equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services areavailable upon request to individuals with disabilities.
To Apply: Please submit a cover letter and résumé, as a Word or PDF document only, to Sarah Elliot at SElliott@commonpoint.org. Please indicate “Unit Head” in the subject line. Due to the high volume of applicants, only qualified candidates will be contacted.
