What are the responsibilities and job description for the Unit Head position at The Jewish Federation of Cincinnati?
Description
The Unit Head is responsible for supporting counselors with camper behavior management, overseeing attendance and bunk assignments, and ensuring safe, smooth transitions and activities, including at the pool. They provide ongoing coaching and conduct observational evaluations of counselors, coordinate staffing and scheduling needs, and actively participate in staff training, workshops, and event planning. Additionally, the Unit Head upholds safety standards, fosters a positive camp environment, and collaborates with leadership on various initiatives to enhance camper and staff experiences.
Dates and Hours
Training: Week of May 26 & Week of June 2
Camp: June 9 - August 8, generally from 8:45-3:45
Regular Job Duties
- First-line of counselor support for general camper issues after a counselor has already attempted to address these issues (generally this looks like camper misbehavior that compromise safety or negatively impacts group dynamic)
- Oversight of daily attendance and bunk assignments; working closely with the Assistant Director and Sr. Counselors to adjust, as needed
- Daily, regular informal check-ins and coaching with counselors
- Perform at least two observational sessions and debriefs (first half of summer and second half of summer) of all counselors using real-life examples of actions, accomplishments, and goal-setting
- Role modeling expected behavior from counselors with special attention to safety
- Other duties, as assigned
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum of 18 years old
- Secondary education and training in the mental health field, such as:
- Social Work
- Mental Health Counseling
- Psychology
- Youth Psychiatry
- Family Therapy
- Prior camp experience in working with young children is preferred
- Proven ability to coach young adults to successfully work with school-aged children
- Strong ability to problem-solve, provide accommodations, and pivot plans based on the needs bunks and the daily camp schedule
- Ability to be discerning and strategic when pairing counselors to oversee a bunk
- Demonstrated ability to role model best counselor practices
- Effectively communicate strategies, expectations, and constructive feedback to staff
- Be a leader, self-starter, and strong collaborator.
- Ability to accept guidance, constructive feedback, and support from teammates.
- Ability to sit, stand, kneel, and stretch for long periods of time
- Ability to work outside in high degree temperatures
- Ability to lift 50 lbs
