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Camp Counselor (Day Camp) Creve Coeur J

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Job Description - Camp Counselor (Day Camp) Creve Coeur J

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Summary:

The J Summer Day Camp program is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA). Camp runs for 11 weeks, June 2- August 15, providing activities that help campers Play, Connect and Grow throughout each camp day: swimming, arts/crafts, climbing, team building, sports and much more. The J is currently hiring Camp staff for the Creve Coeur location. All camp staff must attend mandatory staff orientation on May 27 – June 1.

Duties include:

  • Supervising campers, ensuring their safety at all times.
  • Communicating with parents.
  • Maintaining accurate attendance records.
  • Attending mandatory weekly staff meetings and required training.
  • Administering first aid as needed.
  • Engage with campers at all times, plan and lead activities as needed, and guide group/individual campers to participate successfully in all camp as to offer.
  • Ensure campers are behaving appropriately at all times by being both proactive and reactive as necessary.
  • Swim with campers daily. Assist Swim Instructors with lessons as needed, engage with campers in the pool during free swim. Serve as “eyes on deck” when assigned.
  • Care for the physical and emotional well-being of campers at all times.
  • Be a supportive team member, demonstrate a positive attitude.
  • Provide quality customer service at all times.
  • Recognize and respond to opportunities for problem solving.
  • Observe camper behavior, assess its appropriateness, and apply appropriate behavior management techniques (appropriate techniques will be reviewed during staff orientation).
  • Enforce appropriate safety regulations and emergency procedures.
  • Follow and enforce all JCC and Day Camp rules and regulations.
  • Other duties assigned by supervisor.

Requirements

  • Minimum of 16 years of age by start of staff orientation.
  • Baer Adventure and Inclusion (children with disabilities) counselors both require high school diplomas/GED.
  • Previous experience working with children preferred.
  • Able to participate in games, sports, and physical activities including water-based games and activities.
  • Able to maintain attention and high level of energy or excitement for extended periods of time.
  • Must be able to spend majority the of time outdoors and tolerate a variety of weather conditions.
  • Ability to relate to and communicate with one’s peer group, parents, as well as to campers’ age and skill levels.
  • Ability to provide guidance, supervision, and engage with children in an enthusiastic manner.
  • Ability to assist in teaching an activity; specialized knowledge required for sports, specialty , and arts camps.
  • Ability to assist campers in emergency situations; including fire, evacuation, illness or injury.
  • Good character, integrity and adaptability.
  • Judaic experiences preferred or a willingness to learn.
  • Current American Red Cross CPR/First Aid certification is required for certain camps (training provided if necessary).
  • Note that some camps require successful registration on the Missouri Family Care Safety Registry as a condition of employment. If required, this registration must be maintained in good standing for continued employment.

The J is an equal opportunity employer and uses E-Verify for all hired individuals.

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