Island Quest Day Camp Group Leader

Job Description

Job Description

JOB TITLE: Group Leader

LOCATION: Henry Kaufman Campgrounds
Seasonal Salary/Rate: $3,200-$4,200 For Entire Summer

ABOUT COMMONPOINT:

At Commonpoint, community is at the heart of everything we do. With more than 90 program sites and flagship locations in Little Neck, Bayside, Forest Hills, East Elmhurst, and Jamaica, we proudly serve over 125,000 individuals each year. From early childhood to older adulthood, we support people from all walks of life on their journeys from crisis to stability and empowerment. Our wide range of programs, spanning social services, education, and recreation, reflects our mission to build a more connected, inclusive, and thriving community for all.

ABOUT THE ROLE:
To continue advancing the impact we have across the communities we serve, Commonpoint is hiring a Group Leader situated within Island. Quest Day Camp. Island Quest Day Camp plays a vital role in providing a high quality camp experience. The individual hired as Group Leader will be in charge of a group sharing in the planning and implementation of a nurturing, educational environment, which fosters optimum social, emotional, physical and intellectual development of each camper in the group. This role reports directly to their Assistant Director. Across the agency, our seasonal and part-time staff play a crucial role in driving our initiatives forward by supporting daily operations, program delivery, and organizational goals.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Agency Expectations:

• Support agency initiatives by carrying out assigned duties accurately and efficiently, while following established processes and contributing to basic data collection, reporting, or documentation as required.
• Use agency resources responsibly by following established procedures, safeguarding equipment and materials, and/or supporting cost-effective operations.
• Work effectively with supervisors, coworkers, and cross-department teams to ensure clear communication, timely task completion, and a positive, respectful work environment.
• Follow all safety protocols, policies, and procedures to maintain a safe work environment for staff, partners, and the public, and promptly report concerns or incidents.

Role Expectations:

• Attend all pre-camp orientations on April Group Leader training, May 29th-30th, June 7th, June 14th, and June 28th.
• Work all days-Monday-Friday 8:30am-4pm June 29th to August 20th and reachable by phone until 6:30pm.
• Make “Welcome Parent” phone calls before start of camp.
• Make sure to have First Aid RTE and CPR Pro Certification up to date before the start of camp.
• Help lead, supervise, and organize campers and staff during activities and throughout the camp day.
• Follow and enforce all policies and guidelines outlined in the Island Quest Day Camp manual.
• Use positive youth development principles, promoting communication, respect, inclusion, and camper engagement.
• Ensure proper supervision, safety standards, and correct camper-to-staff ratios at all times.
• Support and lead camp programs and activities, adapting them to campers’ interests and abilities.
• Oversee camper health needs, including daily care, required documentation, medication distribution, and reporting concerns.
• Model positive behavior, maintain equipment and facility standards, and support staff needs (including ensuring required breaks).

QUALIFICATIONS & KEY ATTRIBUTES:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience supervising staff (1–3 years preferred) and ability to lead a team effectively.
• Strong understanding of youth development and ability to work with all age groups.
• Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Previous experience in a Commonpoint role is a plus.
• Bilingual.

KEY ATTRIBUTES:

• Consistently shows up prepared, follows through on assigned responsibilities, and meets expectations within established timelines.
• Responds effectively to changing priorities, learns new tasks quickly, and applies feedback to improve performance.
• Adheres to safety protocols, policies, and ethical standards, and represents the agency professionally in all interactions.
• Communicates positively with both youth and adults.
• Energetic, enthusiastic, and passionate about hands-on work and having fun.
• Flexible, collaborative, and committed to creating a safe, supportive camp environment.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:
Commonpoint offers competitive base salaries benchmarked against comparable nonprofit organizations in the New York metropolitan area. Salaries are determined based on internal and external equity, as well as each position scope, qualifications, and organizational impact. We believe in compensating staff fairly and consistently, ensuring that all salary decisions align with our mission-driven commitment to equity and transparency. To maintain fairness across the organization, salary offers are set according to established salary bands and are not subject to negotiation. New hires typically start near the beginning of the salary range to allow for growth based on performance, professional development, and tenure.

WORKING CONDITIONS & JOB DETAILS:
Consider the following:

• Outdoors!! Be prepared to do lots of walking.
• Exposures encountered such as loud noise or extreme heat.
• Essential physical requirements, such as climbing, standing, stooping, or swimming.
• Late nights or overnights will be needed and dependent on the group placement.
• Bus transportation from local hubs offered.

JOB DETAILS:

• Working Schedule: Mon- Fri, 8:30am- 4pm and be available by phone until 6:30pm June 29th to Aug 20th.
• Non-Union Position In Person.

Commonpoint is an equal opportunity employer.