Sports and Aquatics Staff

JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER OF DENVER•Elbert, CO

8d•$1,950 - $2,100•Onsite

About The Position

The JCC Ranch Camp is seeking enthusiastic individuals to join their team as Sports and Aquatics Staff for the summer season. This role involves creating a safe and fun environment for campers, acting as both a counselor and a program specialist. Staff members are expected to prioritize camper well-being, engage in camp activities, and contribute to a positive community atmosphere. The position offers the opportunity to work outdoors, lead sports and aquatic programs, and potentially develop specialized camp activities. This is a seasonal position focused on providing memorable summer experiences for children.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age or 17 and graduated from high school.
One year of experience in a child care setting or a vested interest in working in a professional child care setting.
Satisfactorily fulfill requirements for employment at the Staenberg-Loup JCC, including background screening, three references, documentation, and compliance with CDHS law.
Must be high-energy, enthusiastic, creative, and open-minded.
Ability to obtain or pass Lifeguard certification course provided prior to the start of camp.
Must be able to attend staff orientations.
Must be available to live at camp for the summer season.
Must be able to work at least 5 – 6 weeks of the summer season.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience in a camp environment.
Current CPR and First Aid certification.
Current Lifeguard certification.
Completed some college coursework or hold a high school diploma (GED) or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

Take care of campers by prioritizing their physical, social, and emotional health, safety, and well-being.
Work as a team with co-staff to ensure smooth daily operations and adherence to the schedule.
Complete daily camper notes.
Create an inclusive community for both staff and campers.
Participate actively in camp life, including activities like horseback riding, swimming, camping, games, and singing.
Maintain constant awareness of campers' locations and activities.
Care for campers and manage camper behaviors using positive behavior management techniques, enforcing safety policies, emergency procedures, and camp rules.
Be flexible and adaptable to changing situations at camp.
Live in a bunk with co-staff and campers.
Perform other assigned duties and responsibilities, such as creating special programs.
Create and run multiple daily programs for campers of all ages in specialty areas (court sports, field sports, and pool) that are safe, fun, and memorable.
Document created programming for future use by other staff members.
Work with the program team to create and run engaging staff and all-camp programming.
Facilitate and support all aspects of the sports and aquatics camp programs, including material organization, tournament creation, teaching sportsmanship, and running pool games.
Ensure the safety of campers and staff at the pool through safety briefings and policy enforcement.
Assist with cleanup and management of the pool and surrounding area.
Manage pool chemical logs.
Attend staff orientations.
Be available to live at camp for the summer season.
Complete a 7-hour online portion of lifeguard training prior to the practical course, if required.