Jr Counselor North Camp at JCC Cohn Campus

Jr Counselor North Camp at JCC Cohn Campus

Tampa Jewish Community Center & Federation, Tampa, FL, US

Requisition ID : 1339

Junior Counselor

ORGANIZATION : Shanna & Bryan Glazer JCC

JOB TITLE : Junior Counselor

REPORTS TO : Camp Director

LOCATION : 13009 Community Campus Dr, Tampa, FL 33625 (Cohn Campus)

EMPLOYMENT TYPE : Full-Time; Variable

STATUS : Hourly; Non-Exempt

HOURS : 40 hours per week

COMPENSATION : Paid biweekly

SUMMARY : Junior counselors are a significant part of our Summer Camp Program. Former CITs and students entering their junior or senior year of high school, with previous camp experience, are needed to provide an exciting experience for our campers age 5-12. Counselors should encourage campers to engage in all activities with creativity and confidence while experiencing many new and exciting challenges.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Give a 9-week summer commitment (June 2-August 1).
• Ensure campers' safety at all times.
• Follow and promote all policies and philosophies in all interactions with staff, volunteers, and the public on and offsite.
• Demonstrate a high quality of work standards and ethics.
• Under the direction of the Senior Counselor and / or Camp Director, implement behavior modifications as described in the Camper's Code of Conduct.
• Participate in all camp activities, including those on-campus, off-campus, and under nights / overnights.
• Assist Senior Counselors and Camp Specialists in camper instruction and managing camper behavior.
• Be a role model for CITs and lead CITs in safe and effective supervision of campers.
• Use learned positive reinforcement methods in managing camper behaviors.
• Relay all parent communication to Camp Director.
• Follow established cleaning procedures; ensure clean and tidy surroundings before transitioning to a different area on campus.
• Participate in weekly staff meetings.
• Wear staff shirt daily— shirts provided for each staff member.
• Be prepared to assist in any emergency situation involving a camper.
• Communicate with Senior Counselor regarding incidents or issues that arise.
• Honor confidentiality of the Shanna & Bryan Glazer JCC.
• Stay up-to-date with all procedure and policy changes.
• Fill the role of Senior Counselor when necessary.
• Support the mission of the Shanna & Bryan Glazer JCC : support and enrich the continuity of Jewish life and values in our community.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Senior Counselor and / or Camp Director.

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED :

SKILLS REQUIRED :

BEHAVIORS REQUIRED :

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk. Occasionally he / she is required to sit. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 25 pounds and occasionally required to lift up to 40 pounds. Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Summer camp employees may be outdoors in a nature-type setting or in direct sunlight for prolonged periods of time.

The Tampa JCCs and Federation is a "DFWP" Drug Free Workplace and an "EEOE" Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

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