Youth Summer Camp Counselor

What You'll Do:

Counselors are responsible for the overall safety and supervision of campers, including their successful engagement in all aspects of the New Orleans JCC Summer Camp experience, including trips, programs, and aquatics. Senior Counselors take on leadership roles by creating and implementing engaging activities for camp groups during down-time and by taking on a mentorship role to CITs.

Counselors report directly to the Unit Leader.

Camper Supervision & Safety

• Along with your co-counselor(s), supervise 15-25 campers during all camp activities (Including campers with special needs)
• Be familiar with and enforce the personnel policies staff rules, and program of camp
• Assist Head Teacher (co-counselor) in keeping records as required, including documenting all incidents and behavioral issues.
• Ensure the health, safety, and welfare of all campers in any area or programs at camp.
• Model appropriate behavior to campers including on the bus to and from camp.
• Assist Head Teacher (co-counselor) in using positive behavior-management techniques with campers.
• Perform any other program or agency-related duties or special projects as directed by

Camper Experience & Camp-Day Efficiency

• Work with your co-counselor to provide the highest level of support and programming for your campers.
• Participate actively in all camp activities (including swim programming)
• Lead and/or assist in small and large group activities within your group
• Participate in camp-wide activities and programming (including performances, dress up days, and whole-camp programs)

• Assist actively during camper arrival, dismissal, and lunch

Perks!:

• 401K Matching
• Free Complimentary Fitness Membership
• 25% Employee Jcafe Discount

What You'll Bring:

Senior Counselor Candidates

• Be 16 years of age

All Summer Staff Candidates

• Willing to commit to 8 weeks of summer camp plus our Staff Training Week (See schedule below)
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Ability to remain calm and maintain perspective under pressure.
• Commitment to work collaboratively with others.
• Ability to be flexible and adapt to changing needs.
• Must be enthusiastic and demonstrate and desire to go the extra mile.

Schedule:
Monday - Friday
8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Weekly schedule is subject to change depending on the needs of the organization.

Let's Talk Money:
$10.45 - $13.79 / HR Depending On Experience

The New Orleans Jewish Community Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer
At the New Orleans Jewish Community Center (NOJCC), we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, veteran service, genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. The NOJCC expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on any of the characteristics listed here. Improper interference with the ability of NOJCC employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated. The NOJCC complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which NOJCC has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.