What are the responsibilities and job description for the Camp Junior Counselors position at Schenectady JCC?
Junior Counselor
JOB SUMMARY
This individual, supervised by a Unit Head, manages the operations of a particular camp group of Camp Chaverim; and oversees the health, safety, and well-being of the campers in assigned group.
PRE-CAMP RESPONSIBILITIES
- Attend pre-camp orientation
- Attend Parent Orientation the evening before the 1st day of camp
CAMP RESPONSIBILITIES
Health and Safety
- Maintaining appropriate staff to camper ratios at all times.
- Actively supervising at all times- especially on playground and at the pool.
- Report all injuries regardless of severity to Camp Health Director.
Duties
- Form positive relationships with campers, co-workers, and parents.
- Working together with senior counselors in a positive manner for the betterment of camp.
- Take children to nurse, bathroom, etc.
- Help children with lunches and snacks.
- Assist specialist and children during specialist activity periods, swim lessons, and TAG time.
- Prepared for the pool with appropriate swim attire and actively in the water with campers.
- Regularly communicate issue that may arise during the day with co-counselors.
- Maintain supplies and cleanliness of areas used.
- Escort children to their groups during AM drop off.
- Attend all weekly staff meetings.
- Perform all other duties as assigned or delegated by the Associate Camp Director, Unit Heads, or Senior Director of Camp and Summer Programs
QUALIFICATIONS
- 16 or 17 years of age
- Experience working with children is a plus
Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand for prolonged periods time,
- Ability to bend at the waist, squat and pick items off the floor
- Ability to walk, hike, and climb, long distances
- Must have great eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity to manipulate outdoor equipment and participate in camp activities;
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Competently participate in aquatics activities, including swimming
Schenectady JCC is an equal opportunity employer. As such, employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications and abilities.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religious creed, sex, transgender status, gender identity or expression, gender dysphoria, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetic predisposition or carrier status, marital and familial status, domestic violence victim status, military status, protected Veteran status, known relationship or association with any member of a protected class, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. This job description is to be used as a guideline to describe the current functions and requirements of the position. The job description may change at any time based on business needs and/or job reorganization.
