Camp Arye Inclusion Counselor Summer 2025

Description

Position Title: Camp Arye Inclusion Counselor             Dept No: 633000                      Department: Camp

Personnel Code:  Camp Staff                           Status:  Non-Exempt                 Supervisor: Director of JCC Camps

Mission Statement:

The Jewish Community Center of Greater Columbus is a human service agency offering a varied program that is Jewish in nature.  It is committed to enhancing the quality of individual and family life through the promotion of physical, intellectual and spiritual wellness.  It provides educational and cultural programs that reflect the Jewish heritage, health related activities and many services to the community at large.  Through its wide array of programs, the JCC pursues its mission of strengthening the individual, family and community. 

Revised by the Board of Trustees on April 16, 2012

Vision Statement:

The JCC nurtures a passion for Jewish learning and living.  Through programs and services, the JCC provides comfortable and inviting environments in which the community can thrive.

Revised by the Board of Trustees on April 16, 2012

Agency Expectations:

Camp Goals:  The Jewish Community Center of Greater Columbus Day Camp provides children with a variety of experiences and activities to enhance their Jewish identity, create fun and adventure, develop an appreciation and understanding for the outdoors and develop each camper as an individual and as a member of a group.

Position Summary:  Work with the Arye Coordinator and senior counselor to identify and meet camper social, emotional, and physical needs, carry out camp programs, and fulfill other staff administrative roles.

Supervised by Disabilities Inclusion Director and JCamps Directors

Qualifications:

1. Knowledge and Education - Minimum Required or Preferred:  At least 18 years of age, GED / High School Diploma preferred (or age 17 with a GED / High School Diploma).
2. Experience - Minimum Preferred: At least one (1) year camp counseling experience. Prior experience working with children with disabilities preferred.
3. Special Skills: Desire and ability to work with children outdoors; ability to relate to one’s peer group; ability to accept guidance and supervision; ability to assist in teaching an activity; integrity and adaptability, enthusiasm, sense of humor, patience and self-control; ability to physically lift campers; ability to help campers change clothes and assist with activities of daily living; ability to swim and run with campers; ability to create, model and implement adaptations to ensure inclusion in all camp activities; ability to understand and implement a behavior care plan.
4. Requirements: Must be at least 18 years or older (or 17 with a GED or High School Diploma). Adult and Child CPR/AED certifications (provided during training). Must be available to work Mondays – Fridays, 8:00am – 4:00pm. Must pass criminal background check. Must be able to attend mandatory staff training June 3-6, priority given to staff available for entire duration of camp which runs from June 9 through August 1. Opportunity to work post camp week (August 4 – August 8).  

Essential Functions: 

• Visual and auditory ability to identify and respond to environmental and other hazards related to the activity.
• Ability to communicate and work with groups participating and provide necessary instruction to campers and staff.
• Physical strength, endurance, and ability to be actively involved in activities of instruction.
• Ability to observe camper behavior, assess its appropriateness, enforce appropriate safety regulations and emergency procedures and apply appropriate behavior management techniques.
• Physical ability to respond appropriately to situations requiring first aid.
• Cognitive and communication abilities to plan and conduct the activity to achieve camper development.
• Strength and endurance required to maintain constant supervision of campers.
• Ability to assist campers in an emergency (fire, evacuation, illness, or injury).

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Have knowledge of camper whereabouts at all times to ensure campers are not left unsupervised.
• Appropriately model acceptable behaviors.
• Encourage and facilitate interactions between campers with and without disabilities.
• Learn and understand non-verbal cues from campers.
• Utilize a strength-based approach to encourage campers’ full participation in activities.
• Assist senior counselors and specialists to adapt group activities to make them inclusive for all campers.
• Learn the likes/dislikes of each participant.
• Recognize and respond to opportunities for problem solving in the group.
• Develop opportunities for interaction between campers and staff.
• Provide opportunities for the group so that each individual experiences success during camp.
• Plan for accommodations based on camper needs to ensure inclusivity for group activities.
• Provide opportunities for discussion of individual or group problems or concerns.
• Help each participant meet the goals established by the camp for camper development.
• Guide group and individual campers in participating successfully in all aspects of camp activities.
• Carry out established roles for supervising camper health.
• Carry out established roles in enforcing camp safety regulations.
• Develop activity plans with participants as appropriate.
• Supervise all assigned aspects of the campers’ day.
• Instruct campers in emergency procedures.
• Help campers plan their participation in unit-wide or camp-wide programs, special events, and activities.
• Follow camp rules and regulations pertaining to smoking, use of alcoholic beverages, and the use of drugs.
• Encourage respect for personal property, camp equipment, and facilities.
• Maintain good public relations with campers’ parents.
• Submit all required reports on time.
• Punch in and out daily using the Paycom app and approve your timecards on Paycom by close of business every Friday.
• Complete required on-line and in-person trainings as assigned.
• Comply with all guidelines set by licensing agencies: Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) and American Camping Association (ACA)
• Assist in teaching or leading an activity, as assigned.
• Wear a swimsuit and assist in daily pool activities.
• Serve as Senior when not performing Camp Arye duties and responsibilities (separate job description).
• Opportunity to work Kick Off Camp, Post Camp and/or After Care.

• These are not the only duties to be performed.  Some duties may be reassigned, and other duties may be assigned as required.

Acknowledgement: 

Qualifications

Knowledge and Education - Minimum Required or Preferred:  At least 18 years of age, GED / High School Diploma preferred (or age 17 with a GED / High School Diploma).

1. Experience - Minimum Preferred: At least one (1) year camp counseling experience. Prior experience working with children with disabilities preferred.
2. Special Skills: Desire and ability to work with children outdoors; ability to relate to one’s peer group; ability to accept guidance and supervision; ability to assist in teaching an activity; integrity and adaptability, enthusiasm, sense of humor, patience and self-control; ability to physically lift campers; ability to help campers change clothes and assist with activities of daily living; ability to swim and run with campers; ability to create, model and implement adaptations to ensure inclusion in all camp activities; ability to understand and implement a behavior care plan.
3. Requirements: Must be at least 18 years or older (or 17 with a GED or High School Diploma). Adult and Child CPR/AED certifications (provided during training). Must be available to work Mondays – Fridays, 8:00am – 4:00pm. Must pass criminal background check. Must be able to attend mandatory staff training June 3-6, priority given to staff available for entire duration of camp which runs from June 9 through August 1. Opportunity to work post camp week (August 4 – August 8).  

Salary : $13 - $15