Group Leader for a Summer Camp

Camp Background: Island Quest Day Camp joins the agencies of Commonpoint, Friedberg JCC, Suffolk Y JCC, & Gural JCC to present an innovative day camp located in Wheatley Heights at the Henry Kaufmann Campgrounds. Island Quest Day Camp is open to ages 4-15 and will provide a unique opportunity for campers as they find their quest through seek, innovate and compete program areas.

Camp Dates:

2026 Season: June 29-August 20

Monday to Friday: 8:00 am to 4:30/5:00 pm-And available by phone until 6:30pm

Available for all pre-season staff trainings, including:

• May 29/30(if not available then required to attend on May 31st)
• June 7
• June 14
• June 28

Available all the “late stay nights”

Must be able to attend every day of camp

Position Purpose

The Group Leader handles a group of approximately 30-50 children in a Unit and the senior and junior counselors in that unit(and potentially an Assistant Group Leader assigned to that Group). The Group Leader is responsible for making sure counselors are following along to all their daily responsibilities, that both counselors and campers are safe and accounted for, ensuring the social and emotional well being of campers and counselors, and the schedule and quest activities are followed accurately and efficiently and all problems/issues are brought to the correct personnel. The Group Leader is responsible for guiding campers and staff in their personal growth and daily living skills in a camp day and reporting any concerns to their Assistant Director assigned to their Unit. The Group Leader is responsible for building connections with campers and modeling for the counselors the correct ways to interact with them and creating a positive community for the whole Group.

Essential Job Functions Pre Camp:

Staff Trainings

Attend Planning Meetings & program development

CPR/First Aid Training (as needed)

Assist with staff and camper paperwork

Make “Welcome Parent” phone calls before start of camp

Assemble your camp binder to use for the summer

Additional responsibilities on an as needed basis decided by Leadership team

Essential Job Functions During Camp:

• Assist in the direction, supervision, and organization of campers and staff in their group, within activities and throughout the camp in order to meet the intended camper outcomes
• Responsible for following and enforcing all guidelines, set forth in the Island Quest Day Camp manual
• Apply basic youth development principles in working with campers through communication, relationship development, and respect for diversity, involvement and empowerment of youth
• Assure campers and staff are properly supervised at all times and are in correct ratio
• Be aware of and implement safety guidelines with campers and staff
• Assume direct leadership of an individual group, when necessary
• Participate in the development and implementation of program activities for campers and staff within the mission and the culture of the camp
• Actively participate in all program areas as assigned
• Provide for the progression of activities within the framework of individual and group interests and abilities
• Assist in program areas as needed
• Maintain high standards of health and safety in all activities for campers and staff
• Generate and maintain a binder with DOH required documents for each camper in your group
• Provide the daily care of each camper within your supervision including recognition of personal health needs
• Ensure that campers receive their medications as directed by Assistant Director of your Unit
• Be alert to campers needs and assist them with personal and/or health problems, and discuss with the Unit Assistant Director and/or Camp Directors when appropriate
• Be alert to equipment and facilities to ensure utilization, proper care, and maintenance is adhered to; report repairs needed promptly to the Senior Manager of Operations
• Be a role model to campers and staff in your attitude and behavior
• Follow and uphold all safety and security rules and procedures
• Ensure all Counselors in your Group receive a 30 minute break during each workday

Minimum Qualifications & Requirements

• Ability to interact with all age levels
• At least 1-3 years of supervisory experience
• Understand the development needs of youth
• Able to lead and construct staff for a successful summer with campers
• Ability to relate and communicate to youth and adults in a positive manner
• Ability to be flexible and adapt to changing needs
• Approach every interaction from a strengths based perspective
• Commitment to work collaboratively with others to create a safe and supportive camp environment
• Bachelor's Degree in Education or a similar field preferred
• Energetic, enthusiastic and demonstrate a desire to get your hands dirty and have fun!

If interested please email your resume to [email protected]

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $3,200.00 - $4,200.00 per year

Benefits:

• Employee discount

Work Location: In person