Jewish Federation of Cincinnati · 2 days ago
Unit Head
Cincinnati, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$16/hr - $16/hrJewish Federation of Cincinnati is seeking a Unit Head to support counselors in managing camper behavior and ensuring smooth camp operations. The role involves coaching counselors, coordinating staffing, and upholding safety standards while fostering a positive camp environment.
Non Profit
Responsibilities
Support counselors with general camper issues
Inform the Mental Health Professional (MHP) when repeated camper behaviors occur and support the MHP in setting up meetings with this camper for support
Oversight of daily attendance and bunk assignments; consulting with counselors and making recommendations for bunks to the camp directors
Create and facilitate 1-2 staff workshop “refreshers” in the summer for continued training
Daily, informal check-ins and coaching with counselors
Daily meetings with Camper Care Team (Advocate Coordinator, Unit Heads, MHP, Camp Director)
Regularly collaborate with the Support Coordinator assigned to your age group; support each other’s leadership as you guide and unite the bunks in your age group
Perform 1-2 summer observational sessions and debriefs for all counselors using real-life examples of actions, accomplishments, and goal-setting
Role model expected behavior from counselors with special attention to safety
Other duties, as assigned
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 18 years old
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
Preferred
Prior camp experience in working with young children
Company
Jewish Federation of Cincinnati
Jewish Federation of Cincinnati is a non-profit fundraising organization that is charged with building community resources.
Founded in 1896
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Lindsey Wade
Chief Operating Officer
David Harris
Chief Development Officer (CDO)
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