Unit Head / Division Head, Sports Camp, JCC Summer Day Camp

Summary: JCC Greater Boston is seeking dedicated and enthusiastic Unit Heads to join their Leadership Team this summer. The Unit Heads will mentor staff, ensure camper safety, and create joyful experiences for children while leading their unit effectively. Responsibilities: - Plan, prepare, and lead age-appropriate activities in your specialty area - Ensure the safety and well-being of campers during activities - Create a fun, inclusive, and supportive environment that encourages skill-building and exploration - Work in partnership with counselors and camp leadership to provide a cohesive, positive camper experience - Maintain, organize, and request necessary supplies and equipment - Adapt activities to meet the needs and abilities of diverse campers - Support camp-wide special events and large-group programming as assigned - Assist with overall camp operations as needed (drop-off/pick-up, transitions, lunch, supervision, etc.) - Work with Camp Director to streamline communications and manage priorities - Coordinate, supervise and evaluate staff - Train staff during staff training week - Schedule and lead staff meetings during the summer - Provide ongoing coaching and oversight for staff - Actively create a welcoming dynamic that contributes to an environment where each individual is valued and respected - Actively participate as an essential team member - Support JCC Greater Boston's mission, vision, and values of belonging, joyfulness, collaboration, and transformation, including through role modeling - Enthusiastically representing the organization, model excellence and achievement - Attend JCCGB meetings and trainings as assigned - Other duties as assigned Required Qualifications: - High school degree required - 1+ season (summer camp, semester, other) experience teaching or program planning for children in a variety of settings - Genuine enjoyment of working with children and helping them grow - Passion and expertise in your specialty area (arts, sports, music, cooking, science, etc.) - Ability to plan and lead age-appropriate, engaging, and inclusive activities - Excellent group management skills - Strong communication, teamwork, and collaboration skills with campers and staff - Safety awareness and ability to manage risks during activities - Creativity, flexibility and patience to adapt activities for diverse camper needs - Positive, energetic attitude and commitment to fostering an inclusive, joyful camp environment - Proactive problem-solving and willingness to ask for guidance when needed - Self-starter who takes the initiative - Must be able to work well with others, building/sustaining collaborative solid relationships - Ability to manage situations effectively and diplomatically and ask for help, guidance, or clarification when needed - Commitment to build strong relationships with campers, co-workers, and camp leadership - Able to work well in a busy, dynamic, and sometimes noisy environment involving multiple tasks and priorities - Ability to work in variety of weather conditions for extended periods of time in case of rain, heat, humidity, cold, or other environmental factors to ensure the supervision and safety of campers in our care - Able to lift and carry objects weighing 30-40 pounds (boxes of supplies, children's backpacks, etc.) - Able to sit and kneel; getting down at eye level with children regularly Preferred Qualifications: - College degree, concentration or equivalent experience in Education or similar field of study and/or comparable experience preferred - Customer service experience preferred Required Skills: Camp Leadership, Program Planning, Group Management, Safety Awareness, Risk Management, Activity Planning, Specialty Area Expertise Benefits: JCC Health & Fitness center access, Free or discounted enrollment for camp programs may be available for camp employees' children based on availability