What are the responsibilities and job description for the Camp Carmel Creek - Group Leader (Counselor) position at San Diego Jewish Academy (SDJA)?
Group Leader (Counselor)
Welcome to your job description!
Camp Carmel Creek is a program of The San Diego Jewish Academy. We create summer adventures filled with joy, growth, curiosity and intention through a unique model combining classic day-camp, the focus of a specialty camp, and the connection of a sleepaway camp. We believe life's most valuable lessons come from independent discovery and perpetual curiosity. That is why we built a summer camp that inspired curiosity by putting kids in charge of their own adventures.
Our 4 core values are Joy, Curiosity, Adventure and Community.
What you can expect to gain from this role.
We are committed to providing you with the skills to not just be successful at this camp, this summer, but rather we are providing you with skills that you can take into any career path in the future.
We are committed to providing you with the skills to not just be successful at this camp, this summer, but rather we are providing you with skills that you can take into any career path in the future.
What we expect of you
- A desire to want to work with children and a desire to learn and get better at it.
- An ability to be fun, silly, creative, engaging, caring, & nurturing.
- Good character, integrity, adaptability, enthusiasm, sense of humor, and patience.
- Put the needs of children first and treat each child with respect and dignity.
- Be safe, be responsible and care for yourself so you can care for the campers.
Qualifications
- Must be at least 16 years of age and entering Junior year of High School in the Fall
- Must be able to work during the summer (June 16th - August 8th, Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm), some exceptions for shorter employment may be made.
- Must be able to attend 30 hours of online and in person paid training prior to the start of camp.
- Must be ready to deliver the best day ever, each and every day of camp.
Leadership: As a group leader you are responsible for your own group of campers. You support them, you guide them, you mentor and coach them, you are there to give them the best summer ever.
Communication: Good communication between you and your campers, between you and your supervisor, between you and your co-workers, is essential to a successful day at camp.
Organization: Following the schedule, getting to activities on time, being creative, and planning programs for your campers on a daily basis.
Problem Solving: Good problem-solvers are adaptable, resilient, collaborative, and open-minded. A camp day presents many opportunities to flex these muscles.
Teamwork: Camp is not about the individual. Success is not defined by what you do alone, it’s about what we do as a team. Learning to work together and rely on each other to achieve our goals is what’s most important.
Communication: Good communication between you and your campers, between you and your supervisor, between you and your co-workers, is essential to a successful day at camp.
Organization: Following the schedule, getting to activities on time, being creative, and planning programs for your campers on a daily basis.
Problem Solving: Good problem-solvers are adaptable, resilient, collaborative, and open-minded. A camp day presents many opportunities to flex these muscles.
Teamwork: Camp is not about the individual. Success is not defined by what you do alone, it’s about what we do as a team. Learning to work together and rely on each other to achieve our goals is what’s most important.
Salary Range: $22-$30 per hour. Our pay scale is based on level of schooling and experience.
Statement of Inclusivity and Non-discrimination
Camp Carmel Creek is a community of learners who value the rich diversity of its members. We welcome campers, and staff with differences based on (but not limited to) race, color, ethnicity, age, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, family structure, and economic background.
Camp Carmel Creek is a community of learners who value the rich diversity of its members. We welcome campers, and staff with differences based on (but not limited to) race, color, ethnicity, age, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, family structure, and economic background.
Camp Carmel Creek is committed to compliance with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. The Camp will make reasonable accommodations for the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified individual with a disability who is an applicant or an employee unless undue hardship would result. You are not required to note the presence of a disability on the employment application. If, however, you require reasonable accommodation in the application and/or interview process due to disability, requests must be made in a timely manner.
Salary : $22 - $30
