What are the responsibilities and job description for the Summer 2025 Visual Arts Camp Junior Counselor (Rising 10th or 11th Grade) position at Levine Jewish Community Center?
Description
SANDRA AND LEON LEVINE JCC
The Sandra and Leon Levine Jewish Community Center is a non-profit, social service agency founded upon Jewish ethics and values. The Center provides and initiates diversified social, educational, recreational and cultural programs within a Jewish setting. The JCC is a partner in serving the community, is affiliated with the JCC Association of North America and a beneficiary agency of the Jewish Federation of Greater Charlotte.
Qualifications/Attributes:
- Entering 10th or 11th grade by August.
- Camp and/or leadership experience.
- Good communication skills and ability to work well with children.
- Good character and integrity.
- Interest in art preferred.
- The desire to work with children in a day-camp setting.
- Commitment to building a safe, child-focused community.
- Enthusiasm, sense of humor, and patience.
- Ability to take guidance and supervision.
- Activity skills and the ability to transmit/teach skills to campers.
- Ability to relate to other counselors and children.
- Be flexible and ready to meet changing work needs and demands.
- Be open to feedback and desire to grow professionally.
POSITION PURPOSE:
The Visual Arts Camp Junior Counselor is responsible for providing for the social, emotional and educational needs of each camper and the group as a whole during the camp season.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Under the supervision of the Visual Arts Camp Counselors and Unit Director, Junior Counselors are responsible for assisting in the planning, conducting, and supervising a variety of art activities for campers in 2nd through 8th grade in a day camp setting. In addition, Junior Counselors will assist in the camp art show, and be responsible for the care and supervision of the campers assigned to their group.
Requirements
- Participate in staff training prior to the beginning of the camp program.
- Supervision of a camp group and attend to their needs.
- Supervise health, safety and activities of campers.
- Follow weekly schedule of events and special activities.
- Teach/assist in all areas.
- Take initiative to analyze and solve problems.
- Assist in organizing, collecting and transporting necessary supplies.
- Assist in the clean-up of all activities and lunch area.
- Assist in Art Shows.
- Assist in supervising and participating in crafts, games and other camp activities.
- Participate in parent related programs such as “Meet the Counselor”.
- Attend and contribute to weekly staff meetings and trainings.
- Report any behavior problems to a VA Camp Counselor or Unit Director.
- Any other responsibilities as assigned by Unit Director
