JRA SUMMER POSITIONS

Innovation and collaboration are the building blocks for a fun and successful summer! As such, each year we seek dynamic, experienced, and dependable individuals to join our team for the summer season.

General Roles for every Employee:

• Works with the JRA team to provide physical and emotional safety, enjoyment, and wellbeing for all campers.
• Supports the JRA mission to ensure that each camper has a safe, fun, and adventurous experience at JRA.
• Leads by example in respecting differences among campers and staff.
• Participates in all aspects of camp activities and sets a positive example for campers and others including punctuality and sportsmanship. Exudes fun!

Character Traits of a Successful Employee:

• Enthusiastic, patient, nurturing, good self-control, and sense of humor
• Desire and ability to work with children and adults in a busy camp setting
• Good character, integrity, and adaptability

Qualities & Qualifications of a Successful Employee:

• Previous camp experience is highly preferred
• First Aid and CPR certifications are highly regarded
• Ability to accept supervision and guidance
• Ability to relate to one's peer group

Group Lead, college graduate or current degree-candidate

• This position reports to the Director of Auxiliary Programs and is responsible for overseeing and engaging a specific age group of campers. This role includes creating an inviting, well decorated, and active area for your campers.
• The Group Lead may also have supervisory duties pertaining to assigned Counselors, Counselors-In-Training, and Volunteers.
• They will foster initiative and a sense of community with the JRA summer team.
• Each Group Lead will design and coordinate activity choices for campers. These activities may include arts & crafts, outdoor education, sports, and/or enrichment.
• The Group Lead’s mission is to ensure that each camper has a safe, fun, and adventurous experience at JRA.
• The Group Lead is responsible for the daily management of a single group of campers in a specific age group, leads campers through their daily activities, directly supervises Assistant Group Leads, and manages direct communication with parents of campers in their group.

JRA seeks in a Group Lead candidate:

• Teaching, classroom, or extensive camp experience
• Holds active First Aid and CPR certifications
• Innovative and collaborative
• Ability to observe camper behavior, asses its appropriateness, and apply appropriate behavior management techniques

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

• Be actively engaged with children throughout a day
• May work long hours for extended periods of time which may include sitting or standing
• Be able to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs
• Works in varied and extreme weather conditions, including extreme heat and cold