Description:
SANDRA AND LEON LEVINE JCC
The Sandra and Leon Levine Jewish Community Center is a non-profit, social service agency founded upon Jewish ethics and values. The Center provides and initiates diversified social, educational, recreational and cultural programs within a Jewish setting. The JCC is a partner in serving the community, is affiliated with the JCC Association of North America and a beneficiary agency of the Jewish Federation of Greater Charlotte.
Qualifications/Attributes:
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Enthusiasm, sense of humor, and patience.
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Ability to take guidance and supervision.
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Activity skills and the ability to transmit/teach skills to campers.
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Ability to relate to other counselors and children.
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Be flexible and ready to meet changing work needs and demands.
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Be open to feedback and desire to grow professionally.
POSITION PURPOSE:
The Camp Mindy Counselor is responsible for providing for the social, emotional and educational needs of each camper and the group as a whole during the camp season.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Under the supervision of Unit Heads, Counselors are responsible for planning, conducting, and supervising a variety of recreational activities for campers in Kindergarten and 1st Grade in a day camp setting, as well as the care and supervision of the campers assigned to their group.
Responsibilities:
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Participate in staff training prior to the beginning of the camp program.
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Supervision of a camp group (groups vary in size).
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Supervise health, safety and activities of campers.
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Follow weekly schedule of events and special activities.
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Teach/assist in all areas.
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Take initiative to analyze and solve problems.
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Supervise and participate with campers in all daily activities.
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Utilize appropriate behavior management techniques.
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Prepare camper reports and records as required.
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Participate in parent related programs such as “Meet the Counselor”.
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Attend and contribute to weekly staff meetings and trainings.
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Interact with parents in a professional and polite manner.
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Supervise, encourage and teach junior camp staff as assigned.
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Any other responsibilities as assigned by Camp Director.
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Assist in the clean-up of all activities and lunch area.
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Write weekly Camper notes to be sent home.
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Perform all other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
- Camping and/or leadership experience.
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Good communication skills and ability to work well with children.
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Good character and integrity.
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The desire to work with children in a day-camp setting.
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Commitment to building a safe, child-focused community.
