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The Residential & Counselors Director plays a key leadership role in managing, supporting and developing the madrichim team across all AMHSI programs, including programs operating away from the main campus. Reporting to the Director of Student Life, the Residential & Counselors Director is responsible for ensuring consistently high standards of madrichim performance, student engagement, program delivery and pastoral support.
\nThe role requires a highly visible, hands-on approach, with regular participation in trips, activities and residential student life. The coordinator will work closely alongside madrichim, providing practical guidance, professional development and direct support in managing the day-to-day challenges of residential educational program.
\nThe position requires staying on campus for Shabbat at least twice per month, alongside flexibility for evening activities, trips and occasional travel to off-campus program locations.<\/p>\n

This is not a hybrid position. Regular in-person presence is required, with working locations determined by program needs.<\/p>\n

Key Responsibilities<\/strong>
\n1. Educational Vision & Program Design<\/span>
\n*Support madrichim in developing and delivering engaging, meaningful and age-appropriate informal educational activities that complement AMHSI’s educational
\nmission.
\n*Ensure informal activities are consistently delivered to a high standard across programs, while allowing madrichim appropriate ownership and creativity in their
\nplanning.
\n*Work collaboratively with academic and educational staff where appropriate to support connections between classroom learning and experiential activities.
\n*Collaborate with madrichim in developing engaging educational and fun activities for students.
\n*Recruit, train and supervise madrichim, including implementing a comprehensive onboarding program.
\n*Provide ongoing training and support, ensuring madrichim are prepared for their responsibilities.
\n*Regularly participate in activities and program to observe delivery, offer practical support and identify opportunities for improvement.<\/p>\n

2. Team Leadership & Staff Development<\/span>
\n*Foster a positive team dynamic and assist with team-building activities.
\n*Conduct regular performance reviews, providing constructive feedback and guidance.
\n*Identify high-performing madrichim with potential to contribute to multiple programs and recommend their continued engagement.
\n*Take direct responsibility for the day-to-day leadership, management and performance of a large madrichim team working across multiple programs and locations.
\n*Maintain regular individual and team check-ins, ensuring madrichim feel supported, informed and accountable.
\n*Provide active, practical supervision by working alongside madrichim during activities, trips and residential routines.
\n*Identify and address performance concerns, staff difficulties and emerging team issues proactively, escalating significant matters to the Director of Student Life
\nwhere appropriate.
\n*Develop a consistent approach to professional boundaries, student engagement, discipline and pastoral responsibilities across all madrichim teams.
\n*Facilitate regular debriefs and reflective practice sessions, particularly following challenging situations or intensive trips.
\n*Support madrichim wellbeing, professional development, motivation and retention.
\n*Ensure effective communication and consistent expectations between madrichim working on different program and at different locations.<\/p>\n

3. Logistics & Program Management<\/span>
\n*Create and manage work plans for madrichim, including scheduling vacation days, assigning replacements and addressing program-related staffing needs.
\n*Ensure smooth integration between academic schedules and informal activities, especially during intensive program days.
\n*Guide madrichim in working with internal departments to ensure logistical needs, equipment and program preparations are handled in advance.
\n*Provide support and guidance to madrichim in managing disciplinary issues and student concerns.
\n*Offer assistance and guidance during emergency situations and support madrichim in handling challenging scenarios.<\/p>\n

Additional responsibilities:<\/strong>
\n*Oversee madrichim staffing and deployment across multiple programs and locations, ensuring appropriate coverage and continuity.
\n*Anticipate staffing challenges and operational difficulties, implementing practical solutions before they affect students or program delivery.
\n*Maintain clear communication with program directors, academic staff, the Residential Director and other relevant departments.
\n*Ensure madrichim understand their responsibilities, reporting lines and escalation procedures, particularly during trips and off-campus programs.
\n*Take an active role in resolving routine operational and staffing issues, reducing unnecessary escalation to senior management.
\n*Conduct concise, structured program debriefs with madrichim, identifying key learning, challenges and practical recommendations.
\n*Provide regular, relevant updates to the Director of Student Life regarding staff performance, student experience and emerging concerns.
\n*Ensure madrichim fulfil their responsibilities relating to program equipment and resources, in coordination with the relevant operational departments.<\/p>\n

Qualifications & Requirements:<\/strong><\/p>\n

*Bachelor’s degree in education, Jewish Studies, Israel Studies, Social Sciences or a related field \u2013 required.
\n*Minimum of three years’ experience in informal education, experiential education, youth programs or a similar educational setting.
\n*Experience working with teenagers, preferably in residential educational programs, summer camps, gap-year programs or study abroad programs.
\n*Experience developing and implementing informal educational programs and experiential learning activities.
\n*Proven ability to lead, motivate and develop teams of young educators and counsellors.
\n*Strong organizational, planning and time-management skills.
\n*Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills.
\n*Ability to work collaboratively with academic, educational, operational and student life teams.
\n*Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
\n*High level of emotional intelligence and understanding teenagers’ social and emotional needs.
\n*Fluent English and Hebrew.
\n*Ability to work effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced educational environment.
\n*High level of personal responsibility, initiative, flexibility and commitment to student wellbeing and safety.
\n*Demonstrated experience managing or supervising a sizeable team, ideally across multiple programs or locations.
\n*Willingness and ability to participate regularly on trips, hikes and outdoor educational activities.
\n*A practical, hands-on leadership style, with the confidence to work directly alongside staff and students.
\n*Experience managing challenging group dynamics, behavioral concerns and complex interpersonal situations.
\n*Ability to balance staff supervision, operational responsibilities and direct program involvement.
\n*Flexibility to work evenings, Shabbatot and at off-campus locations as required, within agreed working arrangements.
\n*Strong judgement regarding when to resolve issues independently and when to escalate concerns.<\/p>\n

Working Arrangements<\/strong>
\n*Full-time, on-site position.
\n*Regular presence on the main campus and at other program locations according to operational needs.
\nMinimum of two Shabbatot per month on campus, or as otherwise agreed according to program requirements.
\nRegular participation in trips
\nFlexible working schedule to accommodate evenings, trips and residential program requirements, with appropriate time off and rest arrangements.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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