Teen Group Camp CouTeen Group Camp Counselor & Drivenselor & Drive (58338)

JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER LONG BEACH AND WEST ORANGE COUN•Long Beach, CA

26d•$18 - $20

About The Position

This is a temporary position in the Youth Department of Jewish Long Beach and Alpert Jewish Community Center. The Camp Counselor is responsible for the health and safety of the children in his/her care, continuing the Guidelines of the Jewish Long Beach and Alpert JCC Youth Program, and to propagate a positive experience for campers allowing them to grow emotionally and developmentally.

Requirements

Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
Excellence in customer service requires the ability to deal effectively with people in a variety of situations in person and in writing.
Ability to communicate in English effectively with campers, counselors, members and other JCC employees.
Ability to read and interpret English language documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to transfer said knowledge to campers as needed.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
While performing the duties of this job, the Camp Counselor is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear.
This person is required to stand and move about the entire building and grounds.
The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
This person will also need to be active in a swimming pool setting, passing a minimum swimming competency test.

Responsibilities

Guide campers in positive group experiences, which may include planning a full range of activities for groups during the camp day.
Setting up weekly group schedules with the Youth Department Associate and Youth Programs Coordinator.
Helping to plan programs/activities to ensure pro-active and productive time for the campers.
Mandatory attendance at staff training week and any supplemental staff trainings as assigned.
Attendance at all weekly staff meetings (if assigned) as well as any other conditional supervisory conferences.
Maintenance of all camp facilities and surrounding areas, fiscal responsibility to Youth Programs Coordinator, and assumed responsibility in program areas as assigned.
Lead or support various camp activities even when not the assigned lead for a program. This may consist of standing next to the song leader during morning circle or asking co-counselors how to best facilitate their program.
Supervision of all campers in group, accountable for attendance, health supervision, and safety of all campers in group.
Accountable to the Youth Department Associate and the Youth Programs Coordinator for all information concerning campers.
Maintains the highest quality of courtesy, friendliness and service excellence toward members, visitors and other staff. Retains said qualities and acts as a representative of the Alpert Jewish Community Center in and out of building.
Reacts to change productively and handles other essential tasks as assigned.
General responsibilities of all Alpert Jewish Community Center staff include participation in staff meetings, display of courtesy towards current and prospective members, participation in programs or events as required and other staff team functions.
Responsible for driving our Gibborim (teen) group to and from their excursions and field trips along with overseeing the execution of the trip’s itinerary.
Sanitation and daily maintenance of vehicles such as cleaning, refueling, and dropping off the vehicle for maintenance.
Camp Counselors are also responsible for their own behavior as a role model. Language, attire, and behavior will be consistent and appropriate to JCC standards.
Other duties as assigned.