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Junior Counselor

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Job Description - Junior Counselor

Description

  If you want to be a part of a growing organization and make a difference in the community, come work for Shalom Austin!

Compensation 

Contracted weekly rate

About the Job 

The Junior Counselor, along with their co counselor, will be assigned to a specific group (bunk) of 15-18 campers, based by grade, Kindergarten-6th grade. The Junior Counselor is responsible for building relationships with and engaging campers in their care and executing the programmatic goals of camp. 

  

You’ll wow us by masterfully performing the following key duties and responsibilities:   

  • Work as a team with their paired Senior Counselor to ensure the daily schedule is implemented.  
  • Counselors must always set a behavior example for campers.  
  • Counselors must participate in all activities with campers, including swimming and other water activities. 
  • Counselors are responsible for ensuring the safety and wellbeing of their bunk and campers.  
  • Complete written incident and accident reports, as necessary. 
  • Other duties as assigned. 

Requirements

  • Eligible candidates will be going into 10th, 11th or 12th grade OR has one of the following: graduated from High School or obtained a GED by the start of camp or be at least 18 years old by the start of camp. JCamps staff are required to pass all criminal history background checks, including an FBI fingerprint check. They must also obtain a current CPR and First-Aid certification. 
  • Junior Counselors are based out of the Youth and Teen Office but will be expected to execute daily responsibilities throughout Shalom Austin’s campus. Junior Counselors will utilize specific areas as a home base for their bunk.  Counselors must participate in all activities with campers, including swimming and other water activities. The employee must frequently lift and/or move objects up to 20 pounds. Junior Counselors must have the ability to be outside and handle Austin summer heat. 
  • This position is a seasonal full-time position. The expected hours are from 8AM-4PM Monday through Friday, with opportunities to work until 5:30. Seasonal work begins June 1 and goes through August 1 with opportunities to work through August 15. Hours are subject to change based on the camp’s needs. 

Our great benefits

  • A competitive salary
  • A free JCC Membership ($200 value!)
  • State-of-the-art pool, aquatics center, tennis courts, and fitness center
  • Rewarding work experience that lasts June-August
  • Work-Free Weekends!
  • Resume building experience
  • Opportunities to grow year after year
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