The JCCSF Summer Camp is now hiring Camp Counselors for 2024! 

Summer Camp at the JCCSF offers one-week to three-week sessions in both the traditional day camp and specialty camp settings for campers in grades K-8. Summer Camp is in session June 10 - August 16. Our classic day camps feature arts & crafts, STEAM projects, and sports. Specialty camps include visual arts, nature exploration, musical theater, science and more.
 
As a camp counselor, you’ll be helping children create lifelong memories. At the same time, you’ll build your leadership skills, boost your resume and have a blast! 
 
RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Be the primary role model for a group of campers, grades K through 8
• Create a safe, supportive environment for campers
• Plan, organize and supervise fun and age-appropriate activities 
• Help lead lesson plans and support indoor and outdoor programming
• Set clear, consistent limits and resolve behavioral challenges with help from supervisors
• Take on additional responsibilities as required

REQUIREMENTS:

• must be at least 16 with a valid work permit
• willing to commit to ten weeks of camp plus our Staff Training Week(Applicants who can commit to the greatest number of weeks will be prioritized)
•  a team player
• experienced in working with children ages 5 through 15, preferably in a camp setting
• warm, open and able to respond sensitively to diverse groups of children
• interested in creating, planning and facilitating group activities
• appropriately silly and imaginative at play
• adept at juggling attention to one camper while supervising large groups
• enthusiastic, flexible andable to improvise (a must)
• Must be able to lift 50lbs, stand/walk for approximately 6 hours a day.
• Be prepared to participate in swim-based activities with campers in 3-5 feet of water in appropriate swim attire 

Working conditions: Will be working directly with and mainly responsible for youth aged 5-13. Camps take place in a variety of locations both indoors (classrooms, basketball gym, art studio, catering kitchen) and outdoors (field trips, sports field, playgrounds). Locations are dependent on which camp type the counselors are assigned. Assignments can be made with consideration of counselor preferences.

Summer Hours including paid staff training and direct service hours:

June 3, 2024 – August 16, 2024; 8:15 am – 4:15 pm, Monday – Friday