Day Camp Specialist

Job DetailsJob Location

• St.
• Louis,
• MO 63146Position
• Type:
• SeasonalSalary
• Range: $16.00 - $16.00
• HourlyJob
• Shift:
• DayJob
• Category: Day CampThe J Summer Day Camp program is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA). Camp runs 11 weeks, June 1- August 14, providing activities that help campers
• Play,
• Connect and
• Grow throughout each camp day: swimming, arts/crafts, climbing, team building, sports and much more. All camp staff must attend mandatory staff orientation on May 26 – May 29.
• Duties include: Supervising campers, ensuring their safety at all times. Maintaining accurate attendance records. Attending mandatory weekly staff meetings and required training. Administering first aid as needed. Engage with campers at all times, plan and lead activities in specialty area based on age of campers (K-7th grade). Guide group/individual campers to participate successfully in all camp programs. Create lesson plans for all activities and review with camp director(s) during staff training. Assist all campers and staff on proper use of equipment and behavior when in specialty area. Care for the physical and emotional well-being of campers. Keep records of all participants to help them progress from beginner to advanced levels. Assist Director(s) with camp programming. Care for and check equipment regularly and alert the Director(s) of any repairs needed or when supplies need to be ordered. Always keep the supply storage area clean. Provide quality customer service at all times and recognize and respond to opportunities for problem solving. Observe camper behavior, assess its appropriateness, and apply appropriate behavior management techniques. Enforce appropriate safety regulations and emergency procedures. Follow and enforce all JCC and Day Camp rules and regulations These are not the only duties to be performed. Some duties may be reassigned and other duties may be assigned as required. Qualifications Minimum of 18 years of age by the start of camp. Current college students or college graduates are preferred. Previous camp or childcare experience preferred. Ability to teach assigned specialty area is required. Auditory, visual, ambulatory, cognitive, communications and physical ability to complete major tasks at camp is required. Ability to relate to and communicate with one’s peer group, parents, as well as to campers’ age and skill levels is required. Ability to provide guidance, supervision, and engage with children in an enthusiastic manner is required. Ability to teach an activity. Ability to assist campers in emergency situations; including fire, evacuation, illness or injury is required. Good character, integrity and adaptability are necessary. Enthusiasm, sense of humor, patience and self control are necessary. Judaic experiences preferred or a willingness to learn. Current American Red Cross CPR/First Aid certification is required for certain camps (training provided if necessary). Note that some camps require successful registration on the Missouri Family Care Safety Registry as a condition of employment. If required, this registration must be maintained in good standing for continued employment.