Assistant Counselor - Apachi Day Camp (Horwich-FT/PT)

JCC Chicago•Chicago, IL

6h•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Counselor at Apachi Day Camp (Horwich) works closely with the Lead Counselor and Unit Director to implement age-appropriate activities and maintain a safe, nurturing, and fun environment for campers. This role requires adherence to all camp policies and procedures, active participation in staff training sessions and orientation before the camp season, and attendance at weekly staff meetings. The Assistant Counselor is responsible for keeping the Lead Counselor and Director informed of any camper-related issues. Key duties include implementing daily routines, schedules, and procedures for the group's operation, and fostering positive working relationships with all camp staff. The position involves implementing programs in line with camp objectives, utilizing creativity for group time activities, and assisting with both instructional and recreational swim as directed. A core responsibility is to know each camper in the group and all camp staff, sharing in the overall safety and well-being of the campers, and ensuring no camper is left unattended. The Assistant Counselor will actively participate in and help implement various group and specialist activities, including facilitating Jewish learning in camp programs where applicable. This role also involves sharing responsibility for the care of equipment and cleanliness of camp facilities, composing group newsletters to inform parents, and assisting with late-night or overnight programs. Additional duties include assisting with camper arrival and dismissal, exhibiting high energy, enthusiasm, a positive and flexible attitude, and remaining available for all camp-related activities. The Assistant Counselor will also contribute to the staff evaluation process and the overall evaluation of camp programs at the season's conclusion, performing other duties as needed.

Requirements

Minimum 18 years of age
Enthusiasm, sense of humor, patience and love of fun
Desire and ability to work and play with children
Ability to take guidance and supervision; team player

Nice To Haves

Previous camp experience a plus

Responsibilities

Follow camp policies and procedures
Participate in staff training sessions and orientation prior to the start of camp season
Attend weekly staff meetings
Keep Lead Counselor and Director informed of any camper issues
Implement routines, schedules and procedures for the operation of the group
Maintain positive working relationship with all camp staff
Implement programs with staff, following the objectives and outline of the camp
Utilize creativity to implement group time activities
Assist with instructional swim and recreational swim as directed
Know each camper in your group
Know all camp staff
Share in responsibility for the safety and well-being of the campers in the group
Never leave campers unattended
Share in the implementation of activities
Participate in group and specialist activities
When/where applicable, help facilitate Jewish learning in camp programs
Share responsibility for the care of equipment and cleanliness of camp facilities with other staff
Compose group newsletter or article informing parents of Unit, group and camp activities
Attend and assist in the implementation of any late-night or overnight programs
Assist in arrival and dismissal of campers
Exhibit a high level of energy and enthusiasm
Exhibit a positive and flexible attitude and demeanor
Remain flexible and available to carry forth with all camp related activities
Assist in the staff evaluation process
Assist in the evaluation of the camp program and activities at the conclusion of camp
Perform other duties as needed