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Camp Counselor
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The Jewish Community Center of Metropolitan Detroit is Hiring a Camp Counselor Near West Bloomfield Township, MI

JOB DESCRIPTION
Position: Counselor
Job Type: Seasonal
Department: Day Camp
Supervised by: JCC Day Camps Assistant Director
Benefits: 50% off camp and 25% off specialty camp for your children
JOB SUMMARY: 
Counselors are the primary caregivers for each camper. The Counselor is responsible for planning, teaching, coordinating, and carrying out activities and guiding campers in their personal growth and daily living skills.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
  1. Assist in the direction, supervision, and organization of campers in their group, within activities and throughout the camp in order to meet the intended camper outcomes
  • Apply basic youth development principles in working with campers through communication, relationship development, respect for diversity, involvement and empowerment of youth
  • Assure campers are properly supervised at all times
  • Be aware of and implement safety guidelines.
  1. Participate in the development and implementation of program activities for campers within the mission and outcomes
  • Responsible for leading and assisting with the teaching of activities
  • Actively participate in all program areas as assigned including being in the pool during swim instruction
  • Provide for the progression of activities within the framework of individual and group interests and abilities
  • Assist in program areas such as waterfront, nature, all camp activities, and arts and crafts as directed
  1. Maintain high standards of health and safety in all activities for campers and staff
  • Provide the daily care of each camper within your supervision including recognition of personal health needs
  • Ensure that campers receive their medications as directed by the camp nurse
  • Be alert to campers and staff needs and assist them with personal and/or health problems, and discuss with the camp nurse and/or camp management when appropriate
  • Be alert to equipment and facilities to ensure utilization, proper care, and maintenance is adhered to; report repairs needed promptly to camp management.
  1. Be a role model to campers and staff in your attitude and behavior
  • Follow and uphold all safety and security rules and procedures
  • Set a good example to campers and others in regard to general camp procedures and practices including sanitation, schedule, and sportsmanship
OTHER JOB DUTIES
  • Contribute to verbal and written evaluations and communication as requested
  • Participate enthusiastically in all camp activities, planning, and leading those as assigned
  • Participate as a member of the camp staff team to deliver and supervise programs, special events, and other all-camp activities and camp functions
  • Assist in the planning of any special events
  • All other responsibilities deemed necessary by the Camp Director
QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND PHYSICAL ASPECTS:
  • Must be high school graduate
  • Must be able to obtain or become certified in First Aid/CPR
  • Must submit health history record and examination form prior to first day of work
  • Ability to interact with all age levels
  • Understand the development needs of youth
  • Ability to relate to youth and adults in a positive manner
  • Demonstrate knowledge and skill in designated camp program areas
  • Ability to communicate and work with groups participating (age and skill levels) and provide necessary instruction to campers and staff
  • Ability to observe camper behavior, assess its appropriateness, enforce appropriate safety regulations and emergency procedures, and apply appropriate behavior-management techniques
  • Ability to observe staff behavior, assess its appropriateness, enforce appropriate safety regulations and emergency procedures, and apply appropriate management techniques
  • Visual and auditory ability to identify and respond to environmental and other hazards related to the activity
  • Physical ability to respond appropriately to situations requiring first aid. Must be able to assist campers in an emergency (fire, evacuation, illness, or injury) and possess strength and endurance required to maintain constant supervision of campers.
Some physical requirements of a General Counselor position could be endurance including prolonged standing, some bending, stooping, walking long distances, hiking, climbing, and stretching; requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity to manipulate outdoor equipment and camp activities; requires normal range of hearing and eyesight to record, prepare, and communicate appropriate camper activities/programs and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs; willing to work in a camp setting where irregular hours with limited or simple equipment and facilities may occur; and with daily exposure to the sun, heat, and animals such as bugs, snakes, bats, etc.

Job Summary

JOB TYPE

Temporary

SALARY

$48k-61k (estimate)

POST DATE

01/17/2023

EXPIRATION DATE

05/04/2024

WEBSITE

jccdet.org

HEADQUARTERS

West Bloomfield, MI

SIZE

100 - 200

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