Unit Head

About the Role

Commonpoint is hiring a Unit Head within the Summer of Arts and Sports Day Camp. The Unit Head leads a group of campers and counselors, ensuring strong supervision, structured programming, and a safe, engaging environment. The role reports directly to the Camp Directors.

Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise, and guide a group of campers and counselors, maintaining awareness of camper whereabouts at all times.
• Serve as a mature, caring role model and prioritize campers’ needs.
• Manage and support a team of counselors, addressing performance and behavioral concerns and reporting issues.
• Plan and implement a well-balanced weekly program based on camp themes and Specialist schedules.
• Ensure a safe, structured, and engaging environment for campers of all abilities.
• Attend and participate in all camp activities, including orientations, meetings, trips, and staff events.
• Maintain strong attendance and punctuality; remain until dismissed by leadership.
• Assist specialists with activities and maintain group control during programming.
• Supervise campers during daily routines including lunch and transitions.
• Participate in and supervise daily swimming activities; be able to enter the water during swim time.
• Remain responsible and attentive during scheduled field trips.
• Maintain awareness of camper medical needs, including allergies and required medications.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding camper and staff matters.
• Ensure campers respect camp property and prevent misuse or damage of equipment and facilities.
• Uphold all camp policies, including no use of cell phones during camp hours.
• Demonstrate professionalism, patience, and strong leadership at all times.

Agency Expectations

• Support agency initiatives by carrying out assigned duties accurately and efficiently.
• Use agency resources responsibly and support cost-effective operations.
• Work effectively with supervisors, coworkers, and cross‑department teams to ensure clear communication and timely task completion.
• Follow all safety protocols, policies, and procedures to maintain a safe work environment.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Prior experience working with children required.
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
• Ability to swim and supervise children in a pool environment daily.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Previous experience as a camp counselor or unit head preferred.
• Previous experience in a Commonpoint role is a plus.
• Bilingual preferred.

Working Conditions

Primarily indoors in a camp facility with regular outdoor activities and scheduled swimming sessions.

• Exposure to typical indoor and outdoor conditions, moderate noise levels, and seasonal weather.
• Must be able to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and participate in recreational activities.
• Light physical effort required; able to lift up to 20 pounds.

Work schedule: Mon‑Fri, 8:30AM‑4:30PM. Occasional weekend work may be required depending on camp programming. Local travel for field trips; no overnight travel.

Job Details

Position: Unit Head, Summer of Arts and Sports Day Camp

Job Type: Seasonal, Part‑time

Location: Queens, New York (various camp sites)

Equal Opportunity Statement

Commonpoint is an equal opportunity employer.