J Camps Inclusion Advocate
About The Position
J Camps Inclusion Advocates must be entering their junior year of college or at least 21 years old. Inclusion Advocates support the Inclusion Coordinator and Camp Directors by helping create a safe, inclusive, and engaging camp experience for campers who require additional support beyond that provided by Junior and Senior Counselors. Assignments are typically one-on-one. Assist Camp Program Leaders with all aspects of the camper’s day (activities, swimming, lunch, clean-up, and carpool). Support the assigned camper’s participation in all daily activities alongside their camp group. Communicate regularly with Camp Directors and the Inclusion Coordinator regarding camper progress, challenges, and needs. Maintain strict confidentiality regarding camper health information, behavioral plans, family information, and any other sensitive or personal information in accordance with camp policies. Follow the daily camp schedule. Learn, understand, and lead campers through emergency procedures. Know and follow all safety guidelines to ensure camper well-being during all activities. Organize and guide campers to support successful participation in camp programming. Serve as a positive and professional role model. Follow all camp policies and procedures. Interact with parents in a professional and courteous manner when appropriate. Actively participate in staff training sessions and meetings.
Requirements
- Must be entering junior year of college or be at least 21 years old, and possess a high school diploma (or equivalent)
- Must attend and complete required staff training
- Experience working with children is required
- Ability to take direction, complete assigned tasks, and assist in leading program activities
- Energetic, enthusiastic, and dependable
- Strong teamwork skills
- Organized and self-motivated
- Flexible and available to work occasional evenings or weekends as required
- Willingness to perform duties outside immediate responsibilities when needed
- Ability to lift up to 25 pounds and stand for extended periods of time
- Upon hire, must obtain First Aid and CPR certification
- Must demonstrate professionalism and discretion in handling confidential information
Responsibilities
- Support the Inclusion Coordinator and Camp Directors
- Create a safe, inclusive, and engaging camp experience for campers who require additional support
- Assist Camp Program Leaders with all aspects of the camper’s day (activities, swimming, lunch, clean-up, and carpool)
- Support the assigned camper’s participation in all daily activities alongside their camp group
- Communicate regularly with Camp Directors and the Inclusion Coordinator regarding camper progress, challenges, and needs
- Maintain strict confidentiality regarding camper health information, behavioral plans, family information, and any other sensitive or personal information in accordance with camp policies
- Follow the daily camp schedule
- Learn, understand, and lead campers through emergency procedures
- Know and follow all safety guidelines to ensure camper well-being during all activities
- Organize and guide campers to support successful participation in camp programming
- Serve as a positive and professional role model
- Follow all camp policies and procedures
- Interact with parents in a professional and courteous manner when appropriate
- Actively participate in staff training sessions and meetings
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Education Level
High school or GED
