Unit Head, Camp Grossman, Summer Day Camp

Are you somebody with natural leadership skills who wants to make a difference? Are you upbeat, decisive, and responsible? Do you enjoy working with children, teens, and the outdoors? This may be the summer job for you! This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is well-organized, energetic, and possesses strong leadership qualities! Picture a workplace that offers friendships, community, and laughter in a unique outdoor setting with a beautiful beach and lake.  At Camp Grossman, Unit Heads act much like mini camp directors. The Unit Head leads the unit, setting the tone and managing administrative tasks, while also offering compassionate support to 90+ campers and 12-25+ staff. Sounds amazing? Apply to be a Unit Head at Camp Grossman!

JCC Greater Boston is deeply committed to valuing and celebrating the uniqueness of each constituent. We welcome staff and participants from diverse backgrounds. While being proudly Jewish, we strive in every way to provide an open and welcoming setting for all, irrespective of personal practices, beliefs, or background. We are guided by JCC Greater Boston's core values - Belonging, Joyfulness, Collaboration, and Transformation, which resonate with many who do not identify as Jewish. 

This position will pay $6,980 for the season as a starting salary. The salary offered will ultimately be determined by the hours employees will work, the scope of the position, the candidate’s relevant experience, and internal equity. 

Unit Heads are expected to meet and train a few times as needed before June so they are ready to then run much of their unit’s Orientation, which takes place the week of June 17th and ends with Visiting Day (a pre-camp visit for all campers and families to meet staff) on Sunday, June 23. The regular camp season begins June 24 and ends August 16 (with the option to work the following “9th Week” for additional pay). The camp day usually runs from 8:15 AM - 4:15 PM, Monday through Friday, with 3 staff meetings on various Monday evenings (and others as needed). All staff also work 1 or 2 additional family nights or overnights, depending on their position in camp.  

Requirements

This role is similar to a small camp director where you would build strong relationships with staff and campers. Responsibilities include: 

• Ensure the safety and well-being of campers 

• Train and supervise junior and senior counselors 
• Mentor counselors in training 
• Create activity schedules for camper groups 
• Issue prevention and troubleshooting 
• Communications with campers, staff, camp leadership, and parents  
• Create a fun/joyful dynamic 
• Work in partnership with peers and Camp Leadership to provide a happy, safe, and memorable experience for campers in structured and unstructured time 
• Support campers throughout the day 
• Lead activities 

• Create a unique, communal atmosphere in the unit 
• Administrative work, as required 

Qualifications 

• College degree or equivalent 
• Models maturity, reliability, flexibility, and patience 
• Experience with young children and supervising young adults. Able to train staff on how to work with children. 
• Leadership skills and ability to build strong relationships with campers, co-workers, and camp leadership, while managing situations effectively and diplomatically 
• A love of children and a strong desire to make a difference every day 
• Strong organizational, teamwork, and relationship-building skills. Proactive mindset.   
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills - comfortable speaking with parents/guardians - listening, discussing and resolving issues 
• Excellent supervisory and collaborative relationships with direct reports  
• Committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of campers 

ADA Statement: Individuals must possess these criteria for knowledge, skills, and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation and using some other combination of skills and abilities.  

Organization Information 

JCC Greater Boston is a nonprofit organization with roots in earlier Settlement Houses and Young Men’s Hebrew Associations; JCC Greater Boston today offers a wide range of services and program activities throughout the Greater Boston region (~50,000 individuals annually in 98 communities). The organization provides a variety of programs and services to children and adults in the Greater Boston Jewish community including: preschools, day camps, a regional model of Jewish family engagement, a fully equipped fit