Camp Recreational Associate (58254)

JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER LONG BEACH AND WEST ORANGE COUN•Long Beach, CA

34d•$18 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

This is a temporary position in the Youth Department of Jewish Long Beach and Alpert Jewish Community Center. The Recreation Associate is responsible for the health and safety of the children in his/her care, continuing the Guidelines of the Jewish Long Beach and Alpert JCC Youth Program, and to propagate a positive experience for campers allowing them to grow emotionally and developmentally.

Requirements

Must be able to relate well to children.
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal are essential.
Knowledge of, or willingness to learn about, Jewish holidays, traditions and life cycle events.
React to change productively and successfully manage multiple details and deadlines.
A High School diploma or equivalent required.
CPR and First Aid Training Required (training held during staff training week June 19-June 23) if not currently certified.
Excellence in customer service requires the ability to deal effectively with people in a variety of situations in person and in writing.
Ability to communicate effectively with individuals or groups of members or employees in English.
Ability to read and interpret English language documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write reports and compose correspondence by hand and/or by computer.
Basic math skills including the ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
The ability to ask for assistance to draw valid conclusions as necessary.
While performing the duties of this job, the Recreation Associate is regularly required to use hands and fingers, handle or feel objects tools or controls, reach with hands and arms, and speak or hear.
This person is required to stand and move about the entire building and grounds, as well as off-site area.
Due to the nature of the job, it is necessary to be able to pick up a 45 pound child and navigate both classrooms and playground.
Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision and distance vision up to 75 feet.

Responsibilities

In conjunction with the Youth Programs Manager and Youth Programs Associate, create and implement a daily lesson plan.
Serve as the liaison to sports specialty camps and coordinating other camp staff
Plan activities for summer camp including but not limited to – gym time, gross motor play in the courtyard, organized games on the playground or auditorium, or any other requested space.
Closely observe and provide coaching based on observed skills and performance, ensuring the fundamentals of the sport are being taught.
Attend planning meetings with related staff.
Lead or support various camp activities even when not the assigned lead for a program. This may consist of standing next to the song leader during morning circle or asking co-counselors how to best facilitate their program.
Supervision of all campers in group, accountable for attendance, health supervision, and safety of all campers in group.
Accountable to the Youth Department Associate and the Youth Programs Coordinator for all information concerning campers.
Maintains the highest quality of courtesy, friendliness and service excellence toward members, visitors and other staff. Retains said qualities and acts as a representative of the Alpert Jewish Community Center in and out of building.
Reacts to change productively and handles other essential tasks as assigned.
General responsibilities of all Alpert Jewish Community Center staff include participation in staff meetings, display of courtesy towards current and prospective members, participation in programs or events as required and other staff team functions.
Recreation Associate are also responsible for their own behavior as a role model. Language, attire, and behavior will be consistent and appropriate to JCC standards.
Other duties as assigned.