What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lessans Camp JCC Staff position at BENDER JCC OF GREATER WASHINGTON?
Job Details
Description
Please CLICK HERE to apply for Summer 2025.
Lessans Camp JCC at the Bender JCC of Greater Washington is hiring for the following positions:
- Inclusion Counselor
- Kochavim Counselor
- Junior Counselor
- Senior Counselor
- Swim Instructor
- Assistant Aquatics Director
- Theater Director
- Specialist
- Art/Ceramics
- Drama
- Rock Wall
- STEM
- Sports (Baseball, Basketball, Soccer, Hockey, Lacrosse, Football, Volleyball)
- Leadership Team (Head Counselor)
- Yoetzet (Camp Guidance Counselor)
- Nurse
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Why this role matters:
Lessans Camp JCC is one of our core programs, and our seasonal camp staff play a major role in fostering a safe, engaging, and fun environment for campers. This is an exciting opportunity to work directly with our community and have a significant impact on the experience of our Lessans Camp JCC participants.
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 may include:
Supervision and Engagement
- Supervise and engage with all participants (ages 4-21) in programs and activities while under the position’s care.
- Be an active participant by fully engaging during the Lessans Camp JCC day (e.g., playing games, modeling positive behavior, and knowing campers' names).
- Assist the aquatics staff during instructional swim and recreational swim with active supervision of your assigned campers.
Leadership and Professional Development
- Creatively plan and lead group activity time.
- Demonstrate emerging leadership skills while assisting with leading the group.
Camper Care
- Assist campers with changing into and out of swim clothing in the locker rooms.
- Work effectively with co counselor(s) to ensure the physical, mental, and social well-being of all campers.
Preparation, Planning, and Organization
- Combine efforts with other staff members to ensure programs and activities run smoothly.
- Participate in the daily clean-up of the program area.
Communication and Attendance
- Attend all required sessions, orientations, staff meetings, late stays, and trips planned for the group(s).
Qualifications
Qualifications may include:
- 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 spend your camp day outdoors and walk and travel long distances.
- Ability to move equipment and supplies as required.
- Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.
- Prior experience working with school-aged campers of all abilities.
- 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 is $3,000 - $6,150 for the summer (total pay for the regular camp season). Salary is determined based on specific position and 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 : $3,000 - $6,150
