2026 Summer Camp Inclusion Counselor

JEWISH SILICON VALLEY•Los Gatos, CA

1d•$17 - $25

About The Position

Under the direction of Youth & Camp Director and the Inclusion Specialist, the Inclusion Camp Counselor will be responsible for the safety and supervision of their 1:1 participant. Inclusion Camp Counselors will assist in making sure their participant is included and will serve as a counselor for the rest of the cabin. Assisting participants in a 1:1 capacity who may have differing abilities, neurodivergent or other Time commitment for this position is 8:30am-5:00pm Monday Through Friday during the months of June-August. Must be able to commit to a majority of the 9 weeks, June 1st - July 31st, 2026, with the option to remain on through August 14thth, based on participant registration and need.

Requirements

Minimum of 18 years of age
Current American Red Cross CPR for Child and Adult or willingness to obtain.
Current American Red Cross First Aid Certification or willingness to obtain.
Completion and clearance of background fingerprint assessment via JSV specific Livescan location.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Must possess the ability to make sound independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
Ability and willingness to work as a “team.”
Organized and possess excellent interpersonal communication skills.
Able to set and meet deadlines.
Willingness to follow directions and take initiative.
Understanding of the JSV and Camp Shalom mission as well as a commitment to be a positive role model
Even-tempered and able to adjust tasks in accordance with changing priorities.
Support and assist with Jewish content in the camp curriculum.
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Visual and auditory ability to respond to critical incidents and the physical ability to act swiftly in an emergency situation.
Ability to adequately observe participant activities, enforce safety regulations, and apply appropriate policies and procedures.
The physical ability to lead and interact in group activities and perform related skills.
Ability to support campers change of clothes and application of sunscreen.
Understand and adhere to privacy policies.
Ability to assist campers in and around the pool (not Lifeguard)
Ability to get on the floor to participate and supervise activities.
Ability to lift 50 pounds.
Ability to lift, carry, or physically support campers as needed.
Ability to work both in an outside and inside environment, different temperature extremes.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with children with special needs preferred.
ECE units or Recreation units desired.

Responsibilities

Must have the knowledge of campers’ whereabouts at all times.
Actively facilitate camper development in outdoor recreation activities, social skill development, values, multi-cultural and environmental awareness.
Maintain a positive attitude and conduct with the staff team as a positive adult role model.
Demonstrate sensitivity to the needs of campers of all ages, interact appropriately with campers in a variety of situations, appropriately model behavior and use positive behavior management techniques, enthusiasm, sense of humor, patience, good sportsmanship, and self-control.
Creatively adapt and individualize activities to the specific needs of 1:1 buddy
Understand and implement the behavior/care plan specific to include but not limited to ability, behaviors, restroom, pool and physical and/or cognitive aides.
Assist the general camp counselors and campers to adapt materials and activities to be inclusive as often as needed.
Adhere to and enforce Camp policies and procedures and operate day camp activities in a safe manner at all times.
Communicate with parents via send home communication log.
Attendance at staff meetings and pre-camp training. (mandatory)
Be prompt to all work assignments and adhere to the day camp daily schedule and operating calendar.
Enforces and adheres to camp procedures and policies.
Maintains all camp equipment and supplies.
Adheres to the daily day camp operating schedule.
Facilitates camper development.
Performs all other duties as assigned by Camp Leadership.