Unit Head, Camp Grossman, Summer Day Camp

Do you want to make a difference in a child's life? Do you want to create unforgettable summer experiences for campers as well as young adult staff? Are you a passionate leader in informal education, ready to support and teach counselors so they can lead campers to an unforgettable summer? If this sounds like you, join Camp Grossman and share your passion and skills as a Unit Head! This full-time, on-site summer role is perfect for enthusiastic, compassionate individuals who love working with children and young adults and are passionate about camp, character building, and social emotional learning.  As a Unit Head, you will lead a team of 12-25 counselors as you and they guide 75-100 campers through an extraordinary summer. You will set the tone and orchestrate an inclusive environment where every camper feels valued and confident. Your time throughout the summer will be a mix of administrative tasks (activity scheduling, family communications, programming) and hands-on moments with staff and campers (problem solving, counselor training, group leading). Guided and supported by our Assistant Directors, you will play an instrumental role in making this a summer campers will always remember. Are you ready to make an impact? Join us for an incredible experience. 

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. 

Primary responsibilities include, and are not limited to:  

• Ensure the safety and well-being of campers through proactive prevention measures and effective troubleshooting
• Create a schedule for the week which incorporates a good mix of all the activities and camp traditions offered
• Guide, mentor and support Counselors, Junior Counselors and Counselors-In-Training in their roles 
• Foster a fun and joyful atmosphere by creating a positive and enjoyable dynamic among campers and staff
• Collaborate with camp leadership to provide a safe, happy, and memorable experience for campers
• Share observations about camper involvement or concerns with camp leadership, staff and parents
• Foster a unique sense of community within your unit by leading engaging activities and providing consistent support to your campers throughout the day.
• Administrative work, as required 

 
Standard staff expectations include and are not limited to: 

• Actively create a welcoming dynamic that contributes to an environment where everyone is valued and respected
• Actively participate as an essential team member and attend all staff meetings during or after camp as required
• Support JCC Greater Boston’s mission, vision, and values of belonging, joyfulness, collaboration, and transformation, including through role modeling
• Enthusiastically represent the organization, modeling excellence and achievement
• Complete all staff payroll and onboarding on time and before Orientation begins
• Complete all pre-camp asynchronous on-line training modules and attend all pre-camp in-person orientation sessions
• Other duties as assigned 

This is a great chance to join JCC Greater Boston's respected and valued, people-orientated workplace of diverse community services providers, which is rapidly growing!   
 

JOB DETAILS: We are an outdoor camp, located on beautiful, wooded property in Dover, MA. The regular camp day runs from 8:15 - 4:15, Monday - Friday, for the camp season*. In addition, Unit Heads are expected to attend 3 or 4 staff meetings on Monday evenings at JCC Greater Boston, and may be also be expected to attend additional meetings at camp, before or after the regular day. Unit Heads also work 1 or 2 additional Family Nights, Late Nights or Overnights (depending on their placement in camp) over the course of the summer. Offering great perks, including JCC Health & Fitness center access, a supportive, vibrant in-person work environment, and a competitive starting pay rate of $20 per hour. The pay rate offered will ultimately be determined by relevant qualifications, experience and JCC's internal equity. 

*The regular camp season begins June 23 and ends August 15 (with the option to work the following “9th Week” as well).  Orientation takes place (in-person and with different hours and no transportation provided) the week of June 16th and ends with Visiting Day (a pre-camp visit for all campers and families to meet staff) on Sunday, June 22. Unit Heads