Junior Counselor

SHALOM AUSTIN•Austin, TX

20h•$440 - $480•Onsite

About The Position

The Junior Counselor, along with their co counselor, will be assigned to a specific group (bunk) of 15-18 campers, based by grade, Kindergarten-6th grade. The Junior Counselor is responsible for building relationships with and engaging campers in their care and executing the programmatic goals of camp.

Requirements

Eligible candidates will be going into 10th, 11th or 12th grade OR has one of the following: graduated from High School or obtained a GED by the start of camp or be at least 18 years old by the start of camp.
JCamps staff are required to pass all criminal history background checks, including an FBI fingerprint check.
They must also obtain a current CPR and First-Aid certification.
Junior Counselors are based out of the JCamps Office but will be expected to execute daily responsibilities throughout Shalom Austin’s campus.
Junior Counselors will utilize specific areas as a home base for their bunk.
Counselors must participate in all activities with campers, including swimming and other water activities.
The employee must frequently lift and/or move objects up to 20 pounds.
Junior Counselors must have the ability to be outside and handle Austin summer heat.
This position is a seasonal full-time position. The expected hours are from 8AM-4PM Monday through Friday, with opportunities to work until 5:30. Seasonal work begins with the first day of orientation on May 31 and goes through July 31 with opportunities to work through August 14. Hours are subject to change based on the camp’s needs.
Please note that successful candidates for this position may be subject to a background check as part of the hiring process and will be used to assess eligibility for employment. Any discrepancies may result in the withdrawal of the job offer or termination of employment. All information will be handled confidentially and in accordance with applicable laws.

Responsibilities

Work as a team with their paired Senior Counselor to ensure the daily schedule is implemented.
Counselors must always set a behavior example for campers.
Counselors must participate in all activities with campers
Counselors will be changed out in swimwear and in the swimming pool monitoring campers during all swim portions of the daily schedule
Counselors are responsible for ensuring the safety and wellbeing of their bunk and campers.
Complete written incident and accident reports, as necessary.
Other duties as assigned.