Seasonal Camp Teen Unit Head

• Participate, partake in, and lead pre-camp training.
• Help prepare camp for opening and closing.
• Assist in pre-summer parent communication               
• Review schedule and calendar to ensure logistics for each trip are organized
• Review camper waivers to ensure all campers can attend
• Participate in training related to Camp’s management system, Campsite. 
• Help lead the Teen Family Webinar
• Support Teen Committee with preparation for summer

• Supervise Teen Adventure cohort and staff.
• Provide support to for counselors.
• Communicate with families on a regular basis, through weekly newsletters, emails and phone calls.
• Act as a member of the overall camp leadership team.
• Be familiar with and enforce the personnel policies, safety rules, and program of camp.
• Keep records as required, including documenting all incidents and behavioral issues.
• Ensure for the health, safety, and welfare of all campers in any area or programs at camp.
• Model appropriate behavior to staff and campers.
• Provide behavior management techniques and intervention for campers where necessary.
• Attend and supervise all teen overnight trips.
• Evaluate the performance of all Teen staff durig scheduled evaluations, both informally and written.
• Create a culture of trust and feedback within your division.
• Support Teen Head Counselor in supervision of staff and camper groups.
• Perform any other program or agency-related duties or special projects as directed by the supervisor.

• Minimum of 5 years working in camp, or camp-like setting.
• Previous teaching and leadership experience is preferred.
• Ability to teach skills to other staff members and campers of all ages.
• Experience supervising overnight and trip experiences with youth. 
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Experience communicating and working with families with children of varying abilities.
• Ability to remain calm and maintain perspective under pressure.
• Commitment to work collaboratively with others.
• Ability to be flexible and adapt to changing needs.
• Much be energetic, enthusiastic and demonstrate and desire to go the extra mile.

• Seasonal
• Mondays through Fridays, June 29 – August 14, 2026, including 40-45 hours of staff training in June held on some Sundays and evenings. 
• Summer salary includes pre-camp prep outside of typical training hours. In the lead up to camp this can look like 2-4  hrs a week for meetings and administrative tasks

Established in 1917, the YM & YWHA of Washington Heights and Inwood (the “Y”) is a not-for-profit Jewish Community Center that welcomes people of all backgrounds and beliefs. We offer a wide range of educational, recreational, and social service programs to enhance the quality of life of our clients. From top-notch early childhood education and youth development programs to innovative older adult services, there’s always something for everyone at the Y!