What are the responsibilities and job description for the Camp Lead Counselor position at Samuel and Althea Stroum Jewish Community Center?
Job Type
Full-time, Temporary
Description
J Camp Lead Counselors help mentor staff to become the best they can be. J Camp Lead Counselors are responsible for ensuring a fun, safe, and positive experience for their designated group of campers. Position pays $18.00 - $19.00 per hour depending on experience.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities :
- Assume responsibilities for a group of campers under their care to ensure a positive and safe camp experience.
- Actively participate in and supervise activities during J Camp, including the pool.
- Plan and lead camp activities.
- Ensure that the spaces used for J Camp are cleaned before leaving.
- Support counselors in learning new skills, including but not limited to behavior management, activity planning and rule enforcement.
- Support the emotional and social wellbeing of the kids through positive behavior management, supportive interactions and conflict resolution.
- Supervise campers during field trips, including while on the bus.
- Communicate regularly and appropriately with the rest of the J Camp staff team, both verbally and in writing.
- Ensure children get to where they need to go as directed by the J Camp leadership team.
- Act as a positive ambassador of the SJCC both inside and outside of the SJCC
- Follow all emergency procedures at the SJCC.
- Perform work on weekends and evenings as needed to meet applicable deadlines or scheduling needs.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
To be successful as a Camp Lead Counselor you should have :
Salary : $18 - $19
