What are the responsibilities and job description for the Camper Advocate Unit Head - Summer Day Camp position at Minnesota Jewish Community Center?
About the Opportunity
The MN JCC Camp Inclusion Unit Head is a seasonal leadership position supervised by the Inclusion Specialist and Camp Director. The Inclusion Unit Head is responsible for overseeing the camper advocates who support campers needing supportive services in the camp program, including mentoring staff, assisting with training, activity planning and observing camp programs, and working directly with camper advocates 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 8:30 AM, latest departure: 4:30 PM. (may include some evenings and weekends contingent on role)
Base Daily Rate : $130 day (based on 8 hour work day). 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 Camper Advocates
- Lead daily check ins with Camper Advocates
- Maintain daily involvement with the groups (i.e. participating as needed 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 Inclusion Specialist and Camp Director.
Salary : $130
