Summer Camp Unit Head

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

Unit Head

Before camp: Help to set up camp, inventory of materials, planning and scheduling as well as admin such as attendance. Help to run orientation with staff

• Support counselors with issues as they arise throughout the camp day
• Aid counselors in the setting up of individual group and multi-group activities
• Aid counselors with transitions from one program area to another in order for
• campers to be successful,
• Capture pictures and videos of campers and staff around camp
• Help to hold counselors accountable for their responsibilities by modeling and
• providing in-the-moment support
• Aid the Camp Director and Assistant Director in planning and implementing weekly whole-camp activities, as outlined in the camp calendar
• Check in daily with all staff members
• Be willing to have difficult conversations with families in person or on the phone
• Actively walking around and supervising campers and counselors

Requirements:

• At least 18 years old
• MA CORI/SORI/EEC background clearance
• At least one year previous camp experience
• Must be able to commit to at least 7 out of the 8 weeks of camp as well as orientation and at least 2 weeks pre-camp

• First Aid/CPR Certification (will be provided)

Pay Range:

• $18 - $22.50
• Placement dependent on education level and years of experience