SENIOR COUNSELOR

Senior Counselor

JOB SUMMARY

 This individual, supervised by a Unit Head, manages the operations of a particular camp group of Camp Chaverim; and oversees the health, safety, and well-being of the campers in assigned group.

PRE-CAMP RESPONSIBILITIES

• Attend pre-camp orientation
• Attend Camp Open House before the 1st day of camp

CAMP RESPONSIBILITIES

Health and Safety

• Maintaining appropriate staff to camper ratios at all times, including not leaving a Junior counselor alone to supervise whole group.
• Actively supervising at all times- especially on playground and at the pool.
• Guide children and document significant behavioral events on a daily report form.
• Ensuring accurate attendance records are maintained and campers are accounted for throughout the camp day.
• Perform daily health check of campers each morning.
• Report all injuries regardless of severity to Camp Health Director.

Duties

• Form positive relationships with campers, co-workers, and parents.
• Prepared for the pool with appropriate swim attire and actively in the water with campers.
• Assist Activity Specialists and children during specialist activity periods, swim lessons, TAG time and Special Events.
• Maintain supplies and cleanliness of areas used on and off campus.
• Work Late nights and Overnights as they pertain to your Unit.
• Working together with Unit Leaders and Junior Counselors and camp supervisory team in a positive manner for the betterment of camp.
• Responsible to report to Unit Head daily on group happenings.
• Lead communicator to camp group families.
• Creates routines and structure for camp group.
• Plans, implements, and coordinates programming during Group Times.
• Responsible for submitting weekly newsletters and Group of the Week nominations.
• Attend all weekly staff meetings.
• Responsible for group binder and walkie talkie.
• Perform all other duties as assigned or delegated by the Associate Camp Director, Unit Heads, or Senior Director of Camp and Summer Programs.

QUALIFICATIONS

• At least 18 years of age
• 1 Year experience working with children in camp or after school setting
• Ability to lead group staff and children
• Ability to communicate effectively with children and families

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand for prolonged periods time,
• Ability to bend at the waist, squat  and pick items off the floor
• Ability to walk, hike, and  climb, long distances
• Must have great eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity to manipulate outdoor equipment and participate in camp activities;
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Competently participate in aquatics activities, including swimming

Schenectady JCC is an equal opportunity employer. As such, employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications and abilities.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religious creed, sex, transgender status, gender identity or expression, gender dysphoria, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetic predisposition or carrier status, marital and familial status, domestic violence victim status, military status, protected Veteran status, known relationship or association with any member of a protected class, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. This job description is to be used as a guideline to describe the current functions and requirements of the position. The job description may change at any time based on business needs and/or job reorganization.