Camp Counselor (Summer Seasonal)

Job Summary

Do you enjoy mentoring young people of all backgrounds? Are you inspired to create positive change in our community? Do you enjoy working in a collaborative and supportive environment for a values-driven organization that cares deeply for its employees? If so, the Boulder JCC might be the place for you!

If you like working with kids, our organization is looking to add energetic, conscientious, and resourceful Camp Counselors to our team. The Cherryvale Day Camp Counselors are the foundation and the heart of our summer day camp program which serves children ages 4-12. Camp would not be possible without our amazing staff.

Essential Duties / Responsibilities

• Supervise a group of campers; acting as guide, mentor, and counselor with a lead counselor
• Enthusiastically participate in and implement all camp programs and activities.
• Embody a positive, authentic attitude and a strong desire to work with and serve as a role model for children.
• Maintain a safe and healthy environment for campers, abiding by all camp rules and policies. Assist any camper with empathy and patience.
• Interface with the leadership team (Assistant Camp Director, Program Coordinator, Camp Director, Camper Care Specialist, Kindergarten Camper Care Specialist) as needed.

Working Environment

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

Physical Requirements

While performing regular duties, you will be required to sit, stand, reach, walk, or kneel, and to lift and / or move up to 25 pounds.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While this role is primarily seasonal, from May - August, there is opportunity for a limited number of staff to extend beyond seasonal capacity.

Compensation

This is a non-exempt hourly position with a salary range of $16-17 / hour commensurate with experience. This is a 40-hour a week position May-August with the possibility of extension through the year. The benefits for seasonal and temporary employees currently include a 403b retirement plan with generous company match, and sick leave.

The anticipated closing of this position is June 13, 2025.

Salary Description

16-17 hr

Salary : $16 - $17