Summer Camp Counselor, New Country Day Camp

Responsibilities

• Attend all days of staff orientation before camp (weekdays and some weekend days in June)
• Attend all days of camp and after camp staff meetings during the summer
• Communicate regularly with their supervisor
• Work harmoniously with an assigned co-counselor
• Maintain standards of camp conduct and punctuality
• Provide daily and weekly camper progress updates to Division Supervisor, when necessary
• Assume responsibility for the physical and mental health and safety of campers
• Keep record of camper attendance, activity, behavior and injuries/accidents
• Actively participate in and encourage participation in all camp activities including assisting lifeguards in the pool during instructional swim
• Provide quality supervision at all times with special attention paid to the locker rooms during changing periods, lunch, swim and transitional periods
• Assist bus supervisors with campers on the bus ride to and from camp
• Encourage all campers to do their best & be their on-site daily support system
• Focus on social dynamics & friendship building of assigned camper group
• Work collaboratively with fellow counselors, Support Specialists and Supervisors to create an optimal environment for neurodivergent campers

Qualifications

• Availability to attend all days of camp from June 27th to August 17th or 23rd and staff orientation in June required
• Currently pursuing a high school diploma (minimum), a college degree, or have related professional experience working with children or in education is required
• Willingness to learn about and participate in Jewish culture and traditions
• Friendly, warm, active and genuinely enjoy working in an outdoor camp setting
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Collaborative, flexible, ability to work in a fast-paced environment and sometimes in stressful environments
• Previous experience working with children from diverse cultural and social backgrounds
• Experience working in a JCC or community center setting a plus
• Experience working with children who require additional support a plus