Position: Camp Counselor

Status: Seasonal

Supervisor: Assistant Director for Staff Experience/ Camp and Youth Director

Program Summary

Welcome to Summer Camp at The Springfield JCC!

Summer camp 2022 runs from June 27th to August 19th and is open from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday, with pre and post-camp extension options, the JCC Day Camps offer premium summer programs infused with Jewish values and culture from kindergarten through high school. Located on the Longmeadow/Springfield line, Camp JCC is easily accessible for CT and MA residents. Camp JCC is located on 20 acres of beautiful grounds with basketball and tennis courts, playground, athletic fields, woods, high and low ropes course, zip line, picnic grove, pavilion, and more. Additionally, its air-conditioned indoor facility boasts rock climbing, a fitness center, stage, arts and crafts studio, and more. With the encouragement and guidance of our highly-skilled staff, campers participate in programs and activities that have been designed to foster learning, growth, creativity, teamwork, and above all, safe fun. Instruction from our arts and crafts, music, nature, ropes course, and sports specialists will help them discover their hidden talents. Whether it's making new friends or developing new skills, JCC campers will experience their best summer ever!

Essential Functions

• Ensure the day to day safety and happiness of campers while at camp
• Actively participate in activities for campers
• Plan and implement fun and engaging activities for campers while at camp
• Build on the foundation of Jewish values held by the JCC
• Be proud of the program and curriculum that you put together and implement
• Fully participate in staff training and weekly meetings. 
• Participate in activities with the children in the program throughout the day.  This includes eating lunch, participating in singing, and being part of arrival and dismissal procedures.

Requirements

• You love camp!
• Must be able to ask for help when needed and accept constructive feedback
• Applicants should have a minimum of 6 months of experience working with children in a structured setting.  Prior experience in summer camps preferred
• Must enjoy working with children and be active as well as adaptable to change
• Applicants must be prepared to work in a professional environment and must be dependable
• Must show strong leadership skills, enjoy working in a team setting, and have the desire to build relationships with children, parents, peers, and co-workers
• Must be a team player and a strong communicator
• Must be at least 16 years of age by the start of camp