Summer 2025 Camp Katan Specialist (Ages 2-5 Years Old)

Description

SANDRA AND LEON LEVINE JCC

The Sandra and Leon Levine Jewish Community Center is a non-profit, social service agency founded upon Jewish ethics and values. The Center provides and initiates diversified social, educational, recreational and cultural programs within a Jewish setting. The JCC is a partner in serving the community, is affiliated with the JCC Association of North America and a beneficiary agency of the Jewish Federation of Greater Charlotte.

Qualifications/Attributes:

• Enthusiasm, sense of humor, and patience.
• Ability to take guidance and supervision.
• Activity skills and the ability to transmit/teach skills to campers.
• Ability to relate to other counselors and children.
• Be flexible and ready to meet changing work needs and demands.
• Be open to feedback and desire to grow professionally.

POSITION PURPOSE:

The Camp Katan Specialist is responsible for providing for the social, emotional and educational needs of each camper and the group as a whole during the camp season.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Under the supervision of Director, Specialists are responsible for planning, conducting, and supervising a variety of recreational activities for preschool campers from the ages of 18 months to 5 years of age in a day camp setting needs. Specialists are also responsible in the care and supervision of the campers assigned to their group. This might also include, diaper changing and hands on assistance with camper’s basic needs.

Responsibilities:

• Participate in staff training prior to the beginning of the camp program.
• Supervision of a camp group (groups vary in size).
• Supervise health, safety and activities of campers.
• Follow weekly schedule of events and special activities.
• Teach/assist in all areas.
• Take initiative to analyze and solve problems.
• Supervise and participate with campers in all daily activities.
• Utilize appropriate behavior management techniques.
• Participate in parent related programs such as “Meet the Counselor”.
• Attend and contribute to weekly staff meetings and trainings.
• Interact with parents in a professional and polite manner.
• Supervise, encourage and teach junior camp staff as assigned.
• Any other responsibilities as assigned by Camp Director.
• Write weekly Camper notes to be sent home.

Requirements

• Completed one year of College or College Degree (preferred).
• Camping and/or leadership experience.
• Good communication skills and ability to work well with preschool age children.
• Good character and integrity.
• Positive physical and mental health.
• The desire to work with preschool children in a day-camp setting.
• Commit to building a safe, child-focused community.