What are the responsibilities and job description for the Rock Climbing Specialist - Apachi Day Camp (Evanston) position at JCC Chicago and Careers?
Rock Climbing Specialists: outdoor adventure enthusiasts help campers build skills and self-confidence through rock climbing challenges.
We’re the secret sauce of summer for over 3,500 children throughout the Chicago area. Every summer, the Apachi Day Camps – each with its own special blend of camp – become the place where kids learn to spread their wings, test the waters, push their envelope and find their bliss. JCC Chicago is an equal opportunity agency that offers career opportunities, internships, and volunteer roles for all.
Important Dates:
All staff orientation week: June 8-June 12, 2026
Session 1: June 15-July 2, 2026
Full summer: June 15-July 3, 2026
Days off: June 19-July 3, 2026
Monday – Friday 8:30AM to 3:45PM
Compensation range:
$4,240 - $4,950 stipend, depending on education and experience
Physical Requirements:
- Able to lift/move children up to 45 lbs.
- Demonstrate physical stamina and agility required to be mobile for long periods throughout the day.
- Move from sitting (chair and floor) to standing position easily and quickly.
- Stand for long periods of time and be able to run and actively engage physically with children.
- Ability to assist getting children on and off the bus and or cars.
- Able to ride on bus for a field trip and or bus route.
- Possess strength and endurance required to maintain constant supervision of children ages 3 – 12 years old.
- Clearly and effectively communicate in a manner that children understand.
- Actively participate with children during games including running & climbing.
- Move around with children at their pace and be actively involved with children rather than just watching them.
- Supervise children, always keeping them in sight and sound.
- Know the difference between appropriate and inappropriate behaviors. Prevent, circumvent, and deal with problem behaviors appropriately and effectively.
- Maintain a sense of calm and perspective with physical and mental alertness during stressful times.
- Consistently demonstrate and reinforce the values of caring, respect, honesty, and responsibility.
- Ability to run up to 100 yards (in the case of an emergency).
- Plan and implement activities to meet the physical, emotional, intellectual, and social needs of the children in the program.
Educational Requirements:
· Staff must be 16 year of age or older.
· Some high school experience required.
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Job Type: Temporary
Pay: $4,240.00 - $4,950.00 per year
Work Location: In person
Salary : $4,240 - $4,950