What are the responsibilities and job description for the Summer Camp Assistant Inclusion Director position at Springfield JCC?
Open from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday, with pre and post-camp care options, the Springfield Jewish Community Center (JCC) Day Camp offers premium summer programs infused with Jewish learning and values from Kindergarten through high school. Located on the Longmeadow/Springfield, MA line, the Springfield JCC Day Camp is easily accessible for CT and MA residents. Our secure camp is located on 20 acres of beautiful grounds with basketball courts, a playground, athletic fields, private woods, a high and low ropes course, a zip line, a picnic grove, a pavilion, and more. Additionally, its air-conditioned indoor facility boasts a fitness center, an auditorium with a performance stage, an arts and crafts studio, classrooms, flexible play spaces, and best of all: an indoor 6 lane, 25-yard swimming pool!
With the encouragement and guidance of our highly-skilled staff, campers of all abilities and faiths participate in programs and activities designed to foster safe fun, growth, creativity, Jewish values/traditions, and lasting friendships. Instruction from our arts and crafts, archery/nature, ropes course, Judaic, and sports specialists will help campers discover their hidden talents. Whether making new friends or developing new skills, Springfield JCC Day "Camp-ers" will experience their best summer ever!
Camp Staff Orientation is: June 17th 4-8pm, June 18th 4-8pm & June 20th 3-5:30pm
Camp Runs June 23rd through August 15th
Assistant Inclusion Director
With the encouragement and guidance of our highly-skilled staff, campers of all abilities and faiths participate in programs and activities designed to foster safe fun, growth, creativity, Jewish values/traditions, and lasting friendships. Instruction from our arts and crafts, archery/nature, ropes course, Judaic, and sports specialists will help campers discover their hidden talents. Whether making new friends or developing new skills, Springfield JCC Day "Camp-ers" will experience their best summer ever!
Camp Staff Orientation is: June 17th 4-8pm, June 18th 4-8pm & June 20th 3-5:30pm
Camp Runs June 23rd through August 15th
Assistant Inclusion Director
- Helping with the day-to-day running of the camp
- Aiding inclusion counselors with ensuring that campers receive the best possible experience while at camp
- Aiding in the planning and implementation of camp and camp activities as seen fit by the Camp and Youth Director, Inclusion Camp Coordinator, and Kehillah Director
- Provide support to counselors in dealing with challenging behaviors
- Respond to crises throughout the camp day and follow up with appropriate staff/families as needed
- Create and implement behavioral supports for campers
- Communicate any changes/important information with camp families in a time/manner
- Participate in staff meetings
- A flexible schedule will be created to meet the needs of the applicant and the camp
- At least 21 years old
- MA CORI/SORI/EEC background clearance
- Must be able to commit to all 8 weeks of camp in addition to at least 2 weeks pre-camp (including orientation)
- First Aid/CPR Certification (will be provided) 2 years summer camp experience with special needs adolescents and children in a leadership role
