Camp Coordinator (Day Camp) - Chesterfield J

Description

Summary:

Position leads staff and creates and facilitates activities for our campers who attend our Pre and Post Care Camp offerings.

The J Summer Day Camp program is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA). The camp runs 10 weeks, June 2- August 8, 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 for a Day Camp Coordinator at the Chesterfield location. All camp staff must attend mandatory staff orientation on May 27 – June 1.

Duties include:

• Attend mandatory staff orientation and Parents’ Meet & Greet
• Supervise, train, and assist in evaluating Pre and Post Care staff
• Work with the Camp Director to ensure that Pre and Post Care provides a safe and fun environment for campers and staff
• Create a staff work schedule for Pre and Post Care staff
• Plan activity schedules for campers in Pre and Post Camp Care
• Assist in procedures for camp operations including ordering of supplies, record keeping, parent pick up and drop off, swimming, snack, and camper assessments
• Communicate with parents in an appropriate and customer-oriented manner
• Provide quality customer service at all times
• Recognize and respond to opportunities for problem-solving
• Smile and be kind
• Guide groups and individual campers to participate successfully in all aspects of camp activities
• Observe camper behavior, assess its appropriateness, and apply appropriate behavior management techniques
• Enforce and teach appropriate safety regulations and emergency procedures
• Attend all staff meetings throughout the summer
• Maintain good attendance
• Follow and enforce all JCC and Day camp rules and regulations
• These are not the only duties to be performed. Some duties may be reassigned, and other duties may be assigned as required

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED required; College Degree preferred
• Previous camp or childcare experience essential
• Previous administrative and supervisory experience is a plus
• Auditory, visual, ambulatory cognitive, communication and physical ability to complete major tasks at camp is required
• Ability to relate to and communicate with one’s peer group, parents, and campers’ age and skill levels is required
• Ability to accept and give guidance and supervision
• Ability to provide guidance, supervision, and engage with children in an enthusiastic manner
• Ability to assist campers in emergencies; including fire, evacuation, illness, or injury
• Good character, integrity,y, and adaptability
• Enthusiasm, sense of humor, patience and self-control
• Past Judaic experiences preferred
• Current American Red Cross CPR/First Aid certification is required for certain camps (training provided if necessary)
• Note: 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.