What are the responsibilities and job description for the Summer 2025 Visual Arts Camp Senior Counselor 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:
- Enthusiasm, sense of humor, and patience.
- Passion for the Arts.
- 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 Senior 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 Art Unit Heads, Visual Arts Camp Senior Counselors are responsible for planning, conducting, and supervising a variety of art projects and activities for campers in 2nd through 8th grade in a day camp setting, as well as the care and supervision of the campers assigned to their group.
Requirements
- College Degree (preferred).
- Knowledge of art techniques and skills.
- Camping and/or leadership experience.
- Good communication skills and ability to work well with children.
- Good character and integrity.
- Positive physical and mental health.
- The desire to work with children in a day-camp setting.
- Commit to building a safe, child-focused community
Responsibilities:
- Participate in staff training prior to the beginning of the camp program.
- Responsible for planning, organizing and the execution of art projects.
- Demonstrate creativity in delivery of art activities.
- Supervise campers and ensure their safety, development, growth, skill achievement, and general well-being.
- Follow weekly schedule of events and special activities.
- Teach/assist in all areas.
- Take initiative to analyze and solve problems.
- Supervise and participate with campers in all daily activities.
- Utilize appropriate behavior management techniques.
- Participate in parent related programs such as “Meet the Counselor”.
- Attend and contribute to weekly staff meetings and trainings.
- Interact with parents in a professional and polite manner.
- Supervise, encourage and teach junior camp staff as assigned.
- Any other responsibilities as assigned by Camp Director.
- Assist in the clean-up of all activities and lunch area.
