The JCCSF Summer Camp is now hiring Camp Counselors for 2024!
Summer Camp at the JCCSF offers one-week to three-week sessions in both the traditional day camp and specialty camp settings for campers in grades K-8.
Summer Camp is in session June 10 - August 16.
Our classic day camps feature arts & crafts, STEAM projects, and sports.
Specialty camps include visual arts, nature exploration, musical theater, science and more.
As a camp counselor, you’ll be helping children create lifelong memories.
At the same time, you’ll build your leadership skills, boost your resume and have a blast!
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Be the primary role model for a group of campers, grades K through 8
Create a safe, supportive environment for campers
Plan, organize and supervise fun and age-appropriate activities
Help lead lesson plans and support indoor and outdoor programming
Set clear, consistent limits and resolve behavioral challenges with help from supervisors
Take on additional responsibilities as required
REQUIREMENTS:
must be at least 16 with a valid work permit
willing to commit to ten weeks of camp plus our Staff Training Week (Applicants who can commit to the greatest number of weeks will be prioritized)
a team player
experienced in working with children ages 5 through 15, preferably in a camp setting
warm, open and able to respond sensitively to diverse groups of children
interested in creating, planning and facilitating group activities
appropriately silly and imaginative at play
adept at juggling attention to one camper while supervising large groups
enthusiastic, flexible and able to improvise (a must)
Must be able to lift 50lbs, stand/walk for approximately 6 hours a day.
Be prepared to participate in swim-based activities with campers in 3-5 feet of water in appropriate swim attire
Working conditions: Will be working directly with and mainly responsible for youth aged 5-13.
Camps take place in a variety of locations both indoors (classrooms, basketball gym, art studio, catering kitchen) and outdoors (field trips, sports field, playgrounds).
Locations are dependent on which camp type the counselors are assigned.
Assignments can be made with consideration of counselor preferences.
Summer Hours including paid staff training and direct service hours:
June 3, 2024 – August 16, 2024; 8:15 am – 4:15 pm, Monday – Friday
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