Day Camp Unit Leader

• You exercise patience, empathy, and positivity when engaging with others, and you approach each situation with a solution-oriented mindset. 

• You focus on building strong relationships with the counselors you supervise, getting to know them, building trust, and creating a supportive environment where everyone feels valued. 

Role and Responsibilities 

• Directly supervise and mentor a group of 8-12 counselors 

• Serve as the lead in consulting with counselors about camper care issues within your unit, including, but not limited to behavior management, group dynamics, self-care, health, and safety 

• Use a coaching/mentoring approach to provide positive and constructive feedback to seasonal staff within unit as well be open to feedback from Camp Leadership team 

• Demonstrate best practices for positive behavior management, conflict resolution between campers, and the fostering of a positive culture within units  

• Work collaboratively with all Camp Shai staff to promote teamwork, share best practices, and enhance the overall camp experience for both staff and campers. 

• Communicate, as needed, with families of children in unit regarding issues including but not limited to minor injuries or illness, missing or lost items, and behavioral challenges  

• Support before and aftercare (sunrise & sunset) programs including managing staff and campers, preparing materials, and coordinating snacks.  

• Organize and communicate break schedules with counselors within your unit to ensure adequate coverage and support. 

• Support the Camp Leadership team during Staff Orientation and subsequent staff trainings 

• Contribute to and participate in all activities at camp including, but not limited to swimming, specialist activities, camp-wide community rituals, traditions, and programs  

• Supervise the pool area during swim times to oversee camper and staff safety, ensuring appropriate supervision and meeting required ratios.  

• Provide coverage for staff in camper groups as needed 

• Ensure that inclusive practices are being implemented to make camp accessible for all campers as prescribed by Camp Shai’s inclusion team 

• Participate in weekly staff meetings either before or after camp hours as determined by Camp Director 

• Responsible for ensuring that health and safety guidelines and expectations around cleaning, sanitization, and risk mitigation as outlined by current JCC and Camp Shai policies are followed 

• Perform other related duties as assigned by Camp Leadership team. 

• Physical Demands: This job requires personnel to have operative auditory and visual functioning. Employees must also be able to walk upwards of two (2) miles each day, including use of stairs and uneven terrain. Employees may also stand, sit in chairs or on the ground, run, swim, and carry at least 20 pounds. Mental requirements include, but are not limited to, the ability to concentrate, effectively cope with stress, adapt to, and stay alert in a professional environment, as well as an ability to problem solve and de-escalate crisis situations and challenging behaviors. Reasonable accommodation may be granted for qualified applicants. 

• Work Environment: Working conditions may include being in indoor, open classroom spaces and spending extended time outdoors under the sun. 

• Hours: Approximately 7:45 AM to 4:45 PM with extended care hours starting as early as 7:15 AM and ending as late as 5:30 PM. Please note that hours may vary based on specific program needs, special events, or unforeseen circumstances. Flexibility in scheduling may be required to ensure the smooth operation of the camp.