Camp Counselor

About the role

Camp Counselors are responsible for ensuring a fun, safe, and positive experience for their designated group of campers. Positions are available for the regular camp day, AM Extended Care, and PM Extended Care.

Pay

Position pays $18.50 - $21.30 per hour based on experience and location.

Responsibilities

• Assume responsibilities for a group of campers under their care to ensure a positive and safe camp experience.
• Actively participate in and supervise activities during J Camp, including the pool.
• Plan and lead camp activities.
• Assure campers are always properly supervised.
• Ensure that the spaces used for J Camp are thoroughly cleaned before leaving.
• Support the emotional and social wellbeing of the campers through positive behavior management, supportive interactions, and conflict resolution.
• Supervise campers during field trips, including while on the bus.
• Communicate regularly and appropriately with the rest of the J Camp staff team, both verbally and in writing.
• Ensure campers get to where they need to go as directed by the J Camp leadership team.
• Act as a positive ambassador of the SJCC both inside and outside of the SJCC.
• Follow all emergency procedures at the SJCC.
• Perform work on weekends and evenings as needed to meet applicable deadlines or scheduling needs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• An individual membership to the SJCC
• Sick time accrued at 1 hour of paid sick time for every 40 hours worked

Requirements

• Experience and/or training working with children preferred.
• Attendance at J Camp staff training is required unless approval to train separately is granted in writing by the Camp Director.
• Current CPR/AED and First Aid Certification for adults/infants/children, through an approved certifying body, or willingness to get certified.

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.