Summer 2026 Camp Mindy Junior Counselor

Levine Jewish Community Center•Charlotte, NC

10d•Onsite

About The Position

SANDRA AND LEON LEVINE JCC The Sandra and Leon Levine Jewish Community Center is a non-profit, social service agency founded upon Jewish ethics and values. The Center provides and initiates diversified social, educational, recreational and cultural programs within a Jewish setting. The JCC is a partner in serving the community, is affiliated with the JCC Association of North America and a beneficiary agency of the Jewish Federation of Greater Charlotte. POSITION PURPOSE: The Junior Counselor is responsible for providing for the social, emotional and educational needs of each camper and the group as a whole during the camp season. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Under the supervision of the CIT/CA Head Counselors, Junior Counselors are responsible for assisting in the planning, conducting, and supervising of a variety of recreational activities for campers in Kindergarten through 5th grade in a day camp setting, as well as assisting in the care and supervision of the campers assigned to their group.

Requirements

Entering 10th Grade by August
Successful completion of the Camp Mindy CIT program preferred
Camping and/or leadership experience
Good character and integrity
Positive physical and mental health
The desire to work with children in a day-camp setting
Enthusiasm, sense of humor, and patience
Ability to take guidance and supervision
Activity skills and the ability to transmit/teach skills to campers
Ability to relate to other counselors and children
Effective communication, decision-making skills

Responsibilities

Be punctual, attend and actively participate in ALL camp activities as well as training sessions and activities.
Attend ALL the required sessions of orientation prior to the first day of Camp.
Abide by ALL camp rules, policies and procedures.
Assist in planning and running group activities with Junior and Senior Counselors.
Provide Positive support to all campers during all camp activities.
Help secure and set up/breakdown supplies and equipment before and after camp activities.
Assist campers and staff in the transitions from activity to activity to reach each location safely.
Consistently displaying a positive attitude around campers and staff when engaging in camp activities.
Report any problems or issues to Camp Mindy Staff.
Preference will be given to those who successfully completed the Counselor in Training program.