What are the responsibilities and job description for the Summer Counselor position at Marcus Jewish Community Center Of Atl?
Job Description
Job Description
We are currently looking for General Group Counselors, Theme Camp Staff for Art & Tech Camps, Sports Camp Counselors, and Travel Camp Counselors!
Our staff members are the heart and soul of MJCCA Day Camps. It is your love, energy, and talent that provide our campers with extraordinary summers and lifelong memories. Our staff members are inspirational teachers and spirited leaders who help campers build skills, form friendships, and have the most FUN imaginable. If you are looking to spend your summer making a positive impact within a dynamic camp environment, MJCCA Day Camps may be right for you.
The Day Camps staff is a team of dedicated individuals who are committed to making a difference in the lives of children. Our staff members are highly interactive team-players who take pride in all they do. They love kids and thrive in the camp setting. They are upbeat, enthusiastic role models willing to give their full effort to create an extraordinary camp experience. And, above all, they always put CHILDREN FIRST!
As a staff member you will enjoy the rewards of working with incredible children in the finest summer day camp setting available. You will become part of the close-knit day camps team, and you will build character and tangible skills as you lead. Each day will bring new adventures and challenges as you learn and grow alongside your campers.
Summary of Job Description :
This is a summer-only position as a member of MJCCA Day Camps staff. Working at camp requires lots of energy, creativity, professionalism and willingness with a group of people towards the common goal of creating a simply amazing day camp program.
Job Functions and Responsibilities : Specific duties include but are not limited to the following...
- Care and supervision of campers
- Understand and are capable of being in the heat and be able to stand or walk the majority of the workday.
- Work with campers and other staff members to accomplish goals of camp
- Assist campers in case of emergency
- Must have visual and auditory ability to identify and respond to environmental and other hazards related to camp activities
- Act in the best interest of MJCCA Day Camps and be a role model for campers regarding behavior, language and conduct.
- Development and implementation of programs including rainy day activities, special events, unit programs.
- Keep camper and parent information confidential
- Responsible for keeping camp / surrounding facilities clean and any equipment or supplies used during the camp day.
- Participation in activities with campers and assisting with leading activities when needed.
- Ensuring that campers maintain good hygiene, health, and safety practices
- Attendance at Staff Meetings, Unit Meetings, Camp Orientation
- Customer Service—demonstrating professional conduct to all camp families and guests
- Swimming / getting in the pool with the campers once or twice a day as required
- Attendance each day, unless approved by immediate supervisor
- Arrive to camp on time and can leave once the camp day has ended
- Comply with the camp dress code, including wearing closed-toed shoes, appropriate shorts, official camp shirt
- Must possess strength and endurance required to maintain constant supervision of campers
- Communicate with Supervisor on camper and co-counselor related issues
- Other duties may be assigned at the discretion of a Camp Director
- Adhering to all policies outlined in the Staff Handbook
