Camp Specialist Day Camp

2 weeks ago

Saint Louis, United States St. Louis Jewish Community Center Full time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionDescription:

The St. Louis Jewish Community Center (the J) has been providing excellent health and cultural experiences for the entire community for over 140 years. Members and program participants enjoy access to state-of-the-art facilities and programs, arts, and sports experiences. Employees enjoy a large range of benefits including a complimentary membership The Js culture is warm and inclusive to all, employees are safe being who they are at work. Be a part of this amazing team and community.


Summary:

The J Summer Day Camp program is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA). Camp runs 11 weeks, June 3- August 16, 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 both Camp locations, Creve Coeur, and Chesterfield. All camp staff must attend mandatory staff orientation on May 28 – June 2.


Responsibilities:

  • Supervising campers, ensuring their safety at all times.
  • 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 in specialty area based on age of campers (K-6th grade). Guide group/individual campers to participate successfully in all camp programs.
  • Create lesson plans for all activities and review with Camp Director during staff training.
  • Assist all campers and staff on proper use of equipment and behavior when in specialty area.
  • Care for the physical and emotional well-being of campers.
  • Keep records of all participants to help them progress from beginner to advanced levels.
  • Assist Director with camp programming.
  • Care for and check equipment regularly and alert the Director of any repairs needed or when supplies need to be ordered.
  • Always keep the supply storage area clean.
  • Observe camper behavior, assess its appropriateness, and apply appropriate behavior management techniques.
  • Enforce appropriate safety regulations and emergency procedures.


Requirements:

Qualifications:

  • Minimum of 18 years of age by the start of camp.
  • Current college students or college graduates are preferred.
  • Previous camp or childcare experience preferred.
  • Ability to teach assigned specialty area is required.
  • Ability to relate to and communicate with one’s peer group, parents, as well as to campers’ age and skill levels is required.
  • Ability to provide guidance, supervision, and engage with children in an enthusiastic manner is required.
  • Ability to teach an activity.
  • Ability to assist campers in emergency situations; including fire, evacuation, illness or injury is required.
  • 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.

To learn more about the Jewish Community Center and all that we do, please visit our website: www.jccstl.org

The J is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in the Department of Homeland Security's eVerify program.

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