Head Counselor

Oshman Family JCC • Hayward, CA

12d • $3,500 - $4,500 • Onsite

About The Position

Are you a leader who is passionate about working with youth and teens in an engaging summer camp environment? If so, this might be the job for you! As a Head Counselor, you are responsible for the well-being of all campers in a particular age group(s) and act as the supervisor of camp residential life for that group of campers and staff members. You will work closely with the Director and Assistant Director to ensure positive resolution for any and all camper or counselor issues that may arise. As a Head Counselor, you are involved in all elements of camp programming, but your primary focus is on camper care – making sure that all campers are happy, healthy, forming social connections, and improving in their Core Sport. 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

• Substantial experience working with children ages 8-15 years of age
• Caring, empathetic, patient, hard-working, diligent, intuitive
• Prior experience at overnight camp is essential, preferably as a counselor, unit head, or other position working directly with campers and counselors
• Strong communication skills and comfortable communicating about children’s needs and/or issues
• Ability to work as both part of a team and independently, manage projects and team members
• Must be at least 21 years old and/or college graduate or have commensurate professional experience
• Interest in working hard, serving as a role model, and positively impacting the lives of campers
• Pediatric First Aid and CPR Certified (training will be provided during camp)
• Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills. Ability to communicate information clearly (written and oral).

Nice To Haves

• Preferred experience in education, social work, child development, psychology or related field

Responsibilities

• Serve as the lead professional in determining appropriate responses to all camper and staff issues related to social
• Serve as the leader of a Division of campers and staff, supporting counselors with camper care issues, including but not limited to: behavior management, interpersonal disputes, homesickness, and hygiene
• Work closely with Camp Director and Assistant Director as well as camp counselors, to understand and resolve all camper issues
• Provide direct supervision of counselors by being present in the dorms during bedtime, rest hour, shower time, and other “downtimes”
• Manage camper laundry service, cabin clean-up, and ensure that campers maintain the necessary level of cleanliness and hygiene
• Supervise counselors in a particular Division and provide them with feedback and support as necessary

Benefits

• housing and meals provided on site
• potential travel stipend
• Food, lodging, camp gear, comprehensive staff training, and days off are included as part of the compensation package.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees