What are the responsibilities and job description for the Camp Nature Specialist position at Schenectady JCC?
Camp Activity Specialist
JOB SUMMARY
This individual, supervised by the Associate Camp Director or specified Unit Head, provides programming of a specified specialty area such as (nature, science, art, sports, etc.) for Camp Chaverim
PRE-CAMP RESPONSIBILITIES
- Attend pre-camp orientation and planning meetings
- Provide list of supplies in a timely fashion before the start of camp
- Planning chugim, if applicable.
CAMP RESPONSIBILITIES
Health and Safety
- Maintaining appropriate staff to camper ratios at all times, including not leaving a Junior counselor alone to supervise whole group.
- Actively supervising at all times- especially on playground and at the pool.
- Guide children and document significant behavioral events on a daily report form.
- Report all injuries regardless of severity to Camp Health Director.
Duties
- Plans, implements, and coordinates programming in specialized area for campers ages 4-12 by creating age appropriate activities.
- Assisting and taking on designated roles during special camp events.
- Help with planning and set-up of weekly Oneg Shabbat, if applicable.
- May be required to help cover extended care programs to cover staffing for staff meeting.
- Form positive relationships with campers, co-workers, and parents.
- Assist Group Leaders and Junior Counselors for activity ideas
- Add to the atmosphere of camp by decorating grounds/building
- Working together with co-counselors and camp supervisory team in a positive manner for the betterment of camp.
- Maintain supplies and cleanliness of areas used.
- Attend all weekly staff meetings.
- Perform all other duties as assigned or delegated by the Associate Camp Director, Unit Heads, or Director of Summer Experiences.
QUALIFICATIONS
- At least 18 years of age or previous Camp Chaverim experience
- Experience working with children
- Strong background in specialized activity
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.
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.
