Camp Counselor

Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center•Scottsdale, AZ

43d

About The Position

Shemesh Day Camp is the largest day camp in the state and the premiere Jewish Day Camp for kids in Kindergarten through 10th grade. Campers participate in a variety of specials and counselor-led activities, including gym games, art, drama, movement, STEM, Ninja Course, Gaga, field trips, and more over the course of 11 exciting weeks. The Summer Camp Counselor, under the supervision of the Director & Assistant Director of Youth and Camp Services, serves as a member of the Valley of the Sun J’s professional staff with responsibilities that, at times, extend beyond the limits of their specialized functions. The individual works within the framework of the overall agency program and objectives while focusing primarily on the following:

Requirements

Positive and professional attitude at all times
High energy and enthusiasm
Love of working with kids and excitement about helping them grow
High sense of responsibility, integrity, ethical standards, empathy, patience, and compassion
Ability to adapt to changes in routine while keeping calm and organized
Excellent communication and teamwork skills
Safety-conscious and comfortable maintaining calm during emergencies and handling sensitive and/or confidential information
Comfort with silliness, including participation in camp chants and dress-up days
Ability and comfort with integrating Jewish values into daily activities to promote growth, respect, and caring
Must be at least 16 years old and actively enrolled in high school, college, and/or have a high school diploma/GED/equivalent
Background check (for those 18 and older)
Acquisition of an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance card, CPR certification and First Aid certification
Fingerprint clearance card approved
Flexibility, time management skills, and a positive attitude required

Nice To Haves

Previous childcare, teaching, youth coaching, and/or camp counselor experience preferred

Responsibilities

Attend all required pre-camp and ongoing training sessions
Supervise groups of 16-20 children, depending on age and grade (Kindergarten through 10th grade)
Implement pre-planned activities and plan activities when called upon.
Manage transitions between activities
Follow the daily schedule to ensure campers are where they need to be, at all times
Follow the daily attendance and check out process in accordance with outlined protocol and safety measures
Watch campers in all spaces, checking for and promoting safety
Communicate effectively with children, peers, supervisors, fellow facility staff, and families
Respect supplies and spaces by keeping all spaces organized and clean
Utilize radio appropriately (i.e. frequent communication, always having radio on person, keeping radio away from children, returning it to the charging station before leaving)
Additional duties as assigned