What are the responsibilities and job description for the Summer Camp Unit Head position at Springfield JCC?
Job Description
Job Description
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 :
Salary : $18 - $23
