Summer Camp Counselor (Seasonal)

Jewish Community Center Of Staten Island

New York, NY, USA

Published: 6/14/2022

Recreation

Full Time

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY
You will work in a magnificent outdoor campground which includes Olympic sized pools, an archery range, basketball courts, lake for boating, amphitheater, playground, gaga courts and sports fields. This position includes Counselors and Specialists.

ABOUT YOU
You are a fun, energetic, caring and mature person who loves working with children for the Summer 2025 season. You will work with children of various ages.

WHAT YOU’LL DO
Counselors: You typically work as a team with at two other counselors and one group of children, and are responsible for the health and welfare of their campers each day. You are with your group throughout the day at all of the activities and trips, assisting the specialists and supporting and encouraging their campers.
Specialists You will be responsible for implementing programs and experiences for children in a small group setting which include skill development in a specific area. Areas include but are not limited to one of the following: soccer, basketball, baseball, volleyball, football, lacrosse, fencing, nature, science exploration, dance, yoga or gymnastics.

OUR REQUIREMENTS

Counselors must be at least entering their junior year of high school by the beginning of the camp season.
Specialists must be at least 18 years of age by the beginning of the camp season.
You must be available to work weekdays for 8 weeks, Monday, June 30, Friday - August 22from 7:45am -4:30pm plus attend Pre-Camp Trainings. Camp is closed Thursday July 4.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

Preferred: School Experience
Speak English
Speak Spanish
Driver License
CDL

SALARY
$400.00 - $1,733.00 per month

ABOUT US
The Jewish Community Center of Staten Island was founded in 1929 with the goal of creating a home for the Jewish community by offering social, recreational, and educational activities. Over time, that mission expanded to help anyone who walked through the doors of any of our facilities. The JCC has become a true community center—not just for the Jewish community, but for the entirety of Staten Island.
Programs serve the needs we see in our community and are constantly expanding to meet new demand. We serve people of all walks of life, from young children to seniors and everyone in between. The JCC is proud to offer services that help improve the quality of life for people on Staten Island and beyond. We strive to help those in need as well as provide recreational and educational opportunities for our members.

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