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Summer Cam Counselor
Palm Beach, FL
Organization: Mandel JCC of Palm Beach, FL.
Duration: Seasonal (June – August)
Schedule: Monday – Friday, following the designated camp calendar
Job Overview
Camp Shalom at the Mandel JCC of the Palm Beaches is seeking dedicated,
energetic, and professional individuals to join our team for the upcoming summer
season. We are committed to providing our campers with an enriching, safe, and
memorable summer experience.
The Summer Camp Counselor serves as a mentor and facilitator, responsible for
creating an inclusive environment that fosters the personal and social development
of every child. If you are passionate about youth development and want to build
your leadership skills in a dynamic, collaborative environment, we invite you to
apply.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Supervision & Safety: Lead a designated group of campers, ensuring their
- physical and emotional well-being at all times. Maintain a heightened
- awareness of safety protocols and respond effectively to emergencies or
- environmental hazards.
- Program Implementation: Plan and facilitate age-appropriate activities,
- including sports, arts and crafts, and team-building exercises, adapting
- curricula to meet diverse interests and abilities.
- Mentorship: Serve as a positive role model, fostering teamwork,
- cooperation, and sportsmanship. Address behavioral challenges with
- positive reinforcement and supportive guidance.
- Relationship Management: Establish professional rapport with families,
- guests, and colleagues. Provide regular updates to camp leadership
- regarding camper progress and operational needs.
- Administrative Excellence: Complete necessary documentation, including
- attendance records, incident reports, and evaluations, with accuracy and
- confidentiality.
- Professional Development: Attend all mandatory orientations, staff
- meetings, and training sessions. Participate in special events, including
- open houses and scheduled late-night/overnight programs.
Position Requirements
- Education: High school graduate or equivalent.
- Experience: Previous experience in childcare, youth groups, or camp
- settings is preferred but not required.
- Communication: Fluency in English (verbal and written) with the ability to
- communicate clearly and professionally with children and adults alike.
- Disposition: A genuine passion for working with children and the ability to
- maintain high energy levels throughout the workday.
Physical Demands & Work Environment
- Physical Stamina: Ability to exert moderate physical effort, including lifting
- up to 75 lbs., bending, squatting, and sitting. Must possess the endurance
- required for constant supervision.
- Sensory Awareness: Visual and auditory acuity to monitor multiple
- campers and identify potential hazards.
- Environmental Exposure: Frequent work in outdoor conditions, including
- sun, heat, humidity, and rain. The noise level is typically moderate to loud.
Professional Growth & Benefits
Beyond the competitive compensation and the reward of shaping young lives, a
summer at Camp Shalom provides invaluable professional development in:
- Oral Communication: Honing the ability to engage effectively with
- stakeholders at all levels, from campers to executive leadership.
- Critical Thinking: Developing real-time problem-solving skills and
- adaptability in a fast-paced environment.
- Leadership & Collaboration: Practicing compassionate group
- management and contributing to a high-functioning team culture.
- Creative Innovation: Designing engaging programs and presentations for
- audiences of various sizes.
WHY SHOULD YOU WORK AT OUR JCC CAMP?
The Mandel JCC of the Palm Beaches is committed to a passionate, member and community-centric culture where team members are encouraged to contribute and collaborate leading to a highly engaged JCC family.
Recognizing and investing in our greatest asset, our staff. In addition to providing an engaged work environment, we take pride in the many offerings to our JCC Camp Staff as shown below:
* Competitive Pay
* Staff Discount on our Programs
* Professional Development
OUR JCC IS A PLACE FOR ALL PEOPLE
The Mandel JCC of the Palm Beaches does not discriminate against employees or clients based on race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, familial status, or any other characteristic protected by Federal and State law. A non-discrimination clause concerning employment opportunity is incorporated in the Personnel Manual. The Mandel JCC of the Palm Beaches will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
Pay: $14.00 - $16.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
Salary : $14 - $16