Unit Leader

Overview

At The New York Foundling, we trust in the power and potential of people, and we deliberately invest in proven practices. From bold beginnings in 1869, our New York-based nonprofit has supported hundreds of thousands of our neighbors on their own paths to stability, strength, and independence. We help children and families navigate through and beyond foster care. We help families struggling with conflict and poverty grow strong. We help individuals with developmental disabilities live their best lives, and we help our neighbors access quality health and mental health services—core to building lifelong resilience and wellbeing. Together, our interrelated programs provide a whole-person, whole-family, and whole-life approach that unlocks solutions for a lifetime.

Responsibilities

Camp Felix is a sleepaway camp located in Kent, CT. Transportation will be provided to and from the camp site.

Mandatory Staff Training: Tuesday -Thursday July 22-24 in Manhattan and July 27 in Kent, CT;

Camp Sessions:

• July 28 - August 1
• August 4 - August 8

Salary: $900/week

Job Responsibilities:

• Act as direct supervisor to counselors.

• Observe counselor's performance in order to make appropriate improvements.

• Report observations regarding staff performance to Camp Director at meetings and informally, as needed.

• Provide ongoing verbal feedback to counselors regarding their performance, positive and negative.

• Write reviews of staff performance and discuss findings with staff during scheduled supervisory conferences.

• Help to resolve conflicts among staff members and/or campers with the assistance of the Camp Director and/or Assistant Director.

• Provide support to counselors when needed.

• Confront problems or concerns with staff in a constructive manner.

• Establish and maintain a positive relationship with staff so they can accept instruction.

• Delegate necessary tasks to staff.

• Understand tasks required of counselors.

• Teach skills to counselors as needed and assess implementation of new skills.

• Ensure that counselors are getting their campers out of the bunks and to all activities on time.

• Keep counselors informed about changes in the schedule.

• Assist with planning and implementation of activities as needed including specialty areas such as the pool, Electives, evening activities, etc.

• Other duties as assigned.

The New York Foundling is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse employee population, the Foundling will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. required.

• Must have experience working with children, preferably in a camp setting.

• Experience supervising others is preferred.

• Candidate must be energetic and enthusiastic.

• Must be a hands-on worker and serve as a positive example to counselors and campers.

• Must have excellent communication skills.

• Must be able to work independently assessing what needs to be done and taking action.

• Must be able to delegate to staff.

• Must be able to create a positive relationship with counselors and staff.

• Demonstrated strong commitment to safety.

Education Required

High School / G.E.D.

Salary : $900