What are the responsibilities and job description for the Camp Leadership Team (Head Counselor) position at BENDER JCC OF GREATER WASHINGTON?
Job Details
Description
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Why this role matters:
As part of the Camp Leadership Team, Head Counselors are responsible for working with the Unit Head to oversee the staff and campers in a unit at Lessans Camp JCC, as well as planning and implementing programs within the guidelines set by the Bender JCC of Greater Washington.
About the Bender JCC:
The Bender Jewish Community Center in Rockville, Maryland is a premier community center at the heart of Jewish life in Montgomery County, operating a full scale health and fitness center, pre-school, day camp and variety of education and arts programs.
We create a welcoming and inclusive environment, connecting the people of our Jewish community with each other, Israel, and the broader community. We inspire individuals of all ages and backgrounds to enhance their social, physical, intellectual and spiritual well-being through programs of excellence rooted in Jewish values.
Core Responsibilities include:
Leadership and Professional Development
- Mentor counselors in creating fulfilling group activities.
- Work with other Leadership Team staff on the arrival and dismissal of campers.
- Effectively motivate and delegate responsibilities to counselors.
Preparation, Planning, and Organization
- Fulfill all pre-camp responsibilities including assisting Unit Head with making group rosters, planning orientation sessions and activity plans.
- Assist in the creation and implementation of camp programs including electives, unit programs, special events, and camp-wide programs.
- Assist with tracking staff and camper attendance.
- Prepare and present agenda items at weekly staff meetings.
Supervision and Engagement
- Supervise and engage with all participants (ages 4-21) in programs and activities while under the position’s care.
- Substitute for absent Counselors as needed and requested.
- Rotate with other Leadership Team members to supervise staff at the pool at designated times.
Camper Care
- Collaborate with counselors, unit leadership, and the Health Room to manage camper health needs within your unit.
- Implement behavior support as needed in coordination with Unit Leadership, Inclusion Team, Specialists, and Yoetzet.
Communication and Attendance
- Attend pre-camp meetings including unit, Leadership Team, and other scheduled meetings.
Qualifications
Qualifications include:
- Ability to physically assist campers in and out of the pool.
- Ability to change soiled clothes as needed.
- Access to a device larger than a phone with reliable internet access for virtual orientation, meetings, and potential virtual programming.
- Ability to take initiative to solve problems and be willing to seek assistance in solving problems.
- Ability to get on the floor to participate and supervise activities.
- Ability to move equipment and supplies as required.
- Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.
- Current certification in CPR and First Aid preferred.
- Prior experience working with school-aged campers of all abilities.
- Strong written and spoken language skills.
- Be accepting of, and sensitive to the diverse racial, national, sexual orientation, gender identity, abilities, religious and cultural backgrounds of everyone at Lessans Camp JCC.
- Willingness to be flexible and adapt to changes in schedule, responsibilities, and Lessans Camp JCC activities as needed.
Priority will be given to candidates who are available the entire camp season starting on June 16 going through August 8.
Additional Information
The salary range for this position is $5,450 - $6,150 (total pay for the regular camp season). Salary is determined based on experience including previous experience at Lessans Camp JCC.
Research shows that women and underrepresented groups apply to jobs only if they feel that they meet 100% of the qualifications. If this role sounds interesting to you, we encourage you to apply! The Bender JCC is committed to building a diverse team that draws on the strengths of people with a variety of identities, backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.
To Apply
To apply, go to: https://jccgw.campintouch.com/ui/forms/application/staff/App
Email Campjcc@benderjccgw.org with any questions.
Salary : $5,450 - $6,150
