Counselor/Assistant Coach

Oshman Family JCC•Hayward, CA

14d•$2,500 - $2,950•Onsite

About The Position

Are you passionate about working with youth and teens in an engaging summer camp environment? If so, this might be the job for you! Counselors/Assistant Coaches are the heart of Maccabi Sports Camp. First and foremost, you will chaperone, supervise, and guide campers through the day-to-day elements of camp, ensuring emotional and physical well-being, and serving as a role model. You must be an enthusiastic, energetic, creative and responsible individual who exhibits sound judgment and understands the impact you will have on each camper’s experience. As a Counselor/Assistant Coach, you will also work in a specialty area of camp, meaning that in addition to working as a Counselor, you will also spend part of your day helping in an area of camp such as sports, photo, video, office, health center, music and camp programming. This position requires you to live on campus and reside in the dorms alongside the campers. This is a seasonal, temporary position that requires a commitment to the full summer schedule. Food, lodging, camp gear, comprehensive staff training, and days off are included as part of the compensation package.

Requirements

At least 18 years of age and/or have completed high school
Significant experience working with youth in a structured environment, preferably in youth sports and/or summer camp environment
Compassionate, enthusiastic, patient, hardworking, empathetic, intuitive
Pediatric First Aid and CPR Certified (training will be provided during camp)
Experience in specialty areas such as sports, photo, video, logistics, music, etc. (See Specialist Descriptions below)
Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills. Ability to communicate information clearly (written and oral).
Ability to work as part of a team and independently
Interest in supporting and teaching the Jewish values of the camp
Ability to take direction from Leadership Staff and Head Coaches
Appropriate level of physical fitness for working in a sports camp
Interest in working hard, serving as a role model, and positively impacting the lives of campers

Responsibilities

Serve as primary caretaker for one cabin/group of campers, ensuring day-to-day safety and physical and emotional well-being of their campers
Facilitate a camper experience by ensuring participation in programs, positive group dynamics, proper health & hygiene, development of friendships, and creation of a meaningful and memorable summer experience for each camper
Work with other camp staff to ensure the positive resolution of all camper-related issues by communicating clearly and consistently with camp leadership staff on a daily basis
Serve as a positive role model, exemplifying the core values of the Maccabi Sports Camp
Support Program Manager to facilitate camp-wide programming such as electives, evening activities, Maccabi Cup, Shabbat, and more
Participate actively in all camp programs, including planning and leading programs as assigned
Support the camp program by assisting in an area of camp such as sports, photo, video, office, health center, camp programming, music, or Jewish education.