The ideal JCAmp counselor enjoys working with kids, collaborating and serving as a positive role model for campers and a partner to administrative staff.
Requirements
- Ensure the well-being of each child in the program by providing the adequate supervision and support necessary for their safety and educational and emotional development.
- Participate as part of a team in a cooperative manner with all co-workers
- Communicate professionally and effectively with all stakeholders
- Be punctual and dependable
- Attend all required staff meetings and staff orientation relating to summer camp
- Plan and execute age-appropriate group activities and/or assist in any specialty areas as assigned
- Meet all applicable requirements and certifications as required by the JCA’s offer letter and checklists
- Meet all applicable requirements of the Florida Department of Children and Families and best practices of other agencies and authorities
- Provide an environment in which Jewish awareness and appreciation of Jewish culture is fostered
- Help enforce the JCAmp policies such as sick policies, transportation procedures (if applicable), kosher policy, etc.
- Display a positive and professional attitude towards our program when engaging in conversation with parents and members outside of our department, expressing concerns directly to their immediate supervisor
- Learn and apply an understanding of the developmental levels of the age group with whom they are working
- Abide by, demonstrate, and implement all expectations of JCAmp staff as set forth in the JCAmp Staff Manual
- Keep the areas in which they work safe, orderly, clean, and aesthetically pleasing
- Dress appropriately for summer camp activities; keep a professional appearance
Benefits
- Paid time off
- Medical benefits
