Day Camp @ The JCC - Counselor

Location: New York, NY

Pay Rate: $1,800-$3,400

Employment Type: Seasonal

Job Title: Day Camp Counselor

Department: Day Camp @ The JCC

Reports to: Day Camp Site Director

FLSA Status: non-exempt

Date: Summer session: June 20th, 2024-August 8th, 2024

Orientation + Pack-up: June 9th-17th and August 9th

Job Overview:

A Day Camp Counselor provides leadership guidance and supervision for a group of campers, ensuring a quality experience for children and parents. They act as role models and good examples, team players, and are respectful and caring individuals who create positive, nurturing relationships with children. A Day Camp Counselor is enthusiastic, organized, a leader, and upbeat. Camp runs in July and August, with training dates in mid-late June.

Responsibilities and Duties:

Camp day-to-day

• Serve as a role model for campers and staff
• Establish and monitor a positive group environment
• Help campers maintain a positive attitude throughout the camp day
• Ensure campers' daily health and wellness, specifically hydration and regular bathroom visits
• Maintain bunk backpack with all necessary supplies
• Participate in all activities

Activity planning

• Help generate ideas for bunk activities
• Prepare for and participate in all bunk activities
• Communicate with specialists/instructors as to how you can best support them

Camper supervision and written work

• Help to mediate conflicts between campers
• Communicate issues between campers or between staff to the unit head
• Assist your team in preparing for activities and written work

Qualifications:

16+ years old

Anyone under 18 is required to obtain working papers

Salary Range: $1,800-$3,400 depending on age and experience