Sunrise Day Camp Counselor

Salary :

$1,350 - 2,850 weekly

Company : Jewish Community Center Of Staten Island

Job Type : Contract

Staten Island, Ny

Job Description - Sunrise Day Camp Counselor

JOB SUMMARY
The Sunrise Day Camp Counselor supports Sunrise Day Camp - Staten Island, for children ages 3 1/2 - 16, is the only dedicated full summer day camp in the world for children with cancer and their siblings.

It is a camp designed to meet the emotional, social, recreational and physical needs of these children while allowing them to enjoy the comforts and safety of their own homes at night.
Sunrise Day Camp offers a full, multi-week summer activity program plus year- round camp-like programs. These additional programs take place at our campgrounds and other locations that provide exclusive use of their facilities.

Best of all, Sunrise Day Camp is offered free of charge to all children being treated for cancer and their siblings on a non-sectarian basis. By raising the needed funds from outside sources instead of charging the parents, we can help to alleviate some of the costs, and the related stress, that parents incur caring for a sick child throughout the year.

ABOUT YOU
The Sunrise Day Camp Counselor is an individual aged 18 years and older to take part in a magical summer experience for our campers. We are looking for individuals who are mature, responsible, energetic, and excited to make a tremendous impact in the lives of our children. Sunrise Day Camp hires individuals as counselors, supervisors, and specialists. Our specialty areas include sports, art, music, drama, dance and many other areas! Our staff works with children between the ages of 3 1/2 and 16 for up to seven weeks. Staff positions commonly involve being with children for the full length of the camp day, from camper arrival at 8:30 in the morning until 4:00 in the afternoon. Because our camper population may have greater emotional and physical needs, and because staff stays in close proximity with the campers, the experience is demanding. It is critical that staff members are attentive to children, their individual needs and concerns, and demonstrate a willingness to do more than his or her share. Transportation can be provided.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Plan activities for groups of campers
Create weekly or daily schedules taking into account children’s age, groups, and interests
Lead recreational and educational activities
Escort and oversee children
Educate campers through games and explorations
Set up and maintain equipment
Make sure all safety rules are followed
Ensure camping site is clean and that campers don’t litter

OUR REQUIREMENTS

Familiarity with camps and various outdoor activities
Patient and reliable
Organizational and communication skills

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

A love for children
Energetic and positive personality
Ability to meet the physical demands of the job (strength and stamina to follow strenuous activities)
High school diploma (preferred)

SALARY

Ranges from $1,350 to $2,850 for the summer, depending on education level.

The application process is extremely competitive, so you are encouraged to apply early!

This year's camp season runs from Monday, June 29th to Friday, August 14th, 2026. There are mandatory orientations/trainings throughout the month of June (dates TBD).

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