Spend an incredible summer, as a part of a wonderful, growing camp community! Camp Zeke is a Jewish overnight camp in Lakewood, PA that celebrates healthy, active living. We offer a full culinary arts and baking program for campers, along with various fitness electives such as yoga, strength training, dance, gymnastics and krav maga and a variety of traditional sports, including basketball, softball, volleyball, tennis, soccer, lacrosse, swimming, boating, archery, Gaga, and more. We also offer a variety of other camp activities including arts & crafts, theater, hiking and circus arts.

Camp Zeke is seeking enthusiastic and mission-aligned Unit Leaders to work from June 20th to August 13th. The job of unit head is an integral role at Camp Zeke. It is a leadership role with many facets, with the ultimate goal of ensuring that our campers have an amazing time and that our staff strive to be the best they can be, while creating a warm and inviting community.

The unit leader will be responsible for overseeing the well-being and care of the campers and staff in one of five units in camp. Unit leader will meet daily to review bunk logs which are completed by the counselors in their unit and which cover issues and concerns in regard to their campers. Cleanliness at camp is a priority, and the unit leader will oversee that cabins are being kept tidy by the campers and staff.

Unit leaders will assist the counselors in creating bedtime and rest hour rituals with their campers. They will coordinate calls home to parents and will communicate with parents as needed.

Unit leaders will assist with announcements and order during meal times. They will coordinate with our camper care team on issues related to campers that require attention. In addition, they will coordinate laundry, wake-up and letter writing for their campers.

Unit leaders will actively participate and assist throughout the day in the camp’s programs, helping to inspire counselors and campers to live the mission of camp – active healthy living!

Unit leaders should have some prior camp or communal service experience as educators, social workers, youth group leaders and community center workers. They should have prior leadership and management experience with good problem solving skills. They should be creative, patient, organized and caring.

Qualified candidates must be available for the full season and be willing to live on camp for that time period. Experience leading athletic activities, culinary arts or other specialties is helpful, as is knowledge of Jewish culture and traditions.

Unit leaders must have at least a bachelor's degree.

Leadership, Organizational, Problem Solving

Camp Zeke is a Jewish overnight camp in Lakewood, PA that celebrates healthy, active living. We offer a full culinary arts and baking program for campers, along with various fitness electives.