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Summer Camp Unit Supervisor (Day Camp) Jobs in New York, United States at 92nd Street Y
Title: Summer Camp Unit Supervisor (Day Camp)
Company: 92nd Street Y
Location: New York, United States
Job Description: (Leadership)
Join the 92nd Street Y Camps staff team! We are looking for dedicated, enthusiastic individuals to work in a leadership role at one of our summer camps. Available positions include summer directors, unit supervisors and head counselors. As part of the 92nd Street Y Camps you can enjoy the best of both worlds: live in New York City while traveling to your "office" in the country (all campers and staff travel together on coach buses each day). 92Y's team philosophy creates a stimulating work environment in which every staff member is valued. Camp runs from Mon-Fri, for from June 28 until August 19; with a pre-camp orientation in June. Some spring pre-camp work may be required for all leadership positions.
Essential Formula:
• Pre-camp planning which may include spring retreats, hiring of staff, correspondence with camp families, and camp programming
• Leading and planning June staff orientation
• Guide camper group in participation in group activities commensurate with the abilities, limitations and needs of campers
• Supervision of staff, including counselors and Counselors in training (CITs).
• Maintain communication with parents of campers, including phone calls, letters home, and website updates
• Assist individual campers with personal needs as is necessary
• Maintain enthusiasm for camp life and activities
• Full participation in the Camp's swim program
• Familiarizing with all aspects of the camp program including, but not limited to camp cheers, procedural protocol, etc.
• Creation, distribution and analysis of mid-summer and end-of-summer staff evaluations.
• Help incorporate Jewish values including: mindfulness, compassion, courage, being a leader and being a mensch into the staff and camper experience.
• Ensuring that all safety procedures are strictly enforced and any incidents are both handled in a timely and appropriate manner
Education, Skills and Experience:
• Bachelors Degree in field of education and/or social work
• Prior camp experience (camper or staff) preferred but not required
• Leadership Skills
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment for long hours, outdoors and still smile
About 92nd Street Y
Founded 140 years ago to serve the Jewish people, 92nd Street Y promotes individual and family development and participation in civic life within the context of Jewish values and pluralism. As a nonprofit community and cultural center, 92nd Street Y seeks to create, provide and disseminate programs of distinction that foster the physical and mental health of human beings throughout their lives, their educational and spiritual growth and their enjoyment. 92nd Street Y reaches out beyond its core constituency of Jews to serve people of diverse racial, religious, ethnic and economic backgrounds, seeking partnerships that leaven our programs and broaden our influence.
