Job Description

Job Location Staenberg-Loup Jewish Community Center - Denver, CO 80246 Position Type Seasonal Salary Range $4,160.00 - $4,854.00 Salary/month Job Shift Day

Camp Shai is the JCC in Denver’s premier Jewish Day Camp serving children entering Kindergarten through 6th grade. Individuals of all backgrounds, faiths, and families are welcome. At Camp Shai, we offer a little something for everyone with a variety of engaging and fun activities. From sports to theater to engineering, our campers are building their skills, bolstering their confidence, and creating magical summer camp memories. At Camp Shai, we place an emphasis in our programming on the universal values of kindness (chesed), respect (kavod), community (kehillah), courage (ometz lev), and good attitude (ruach).

This is a seasonal position: Start Date 6/1/2026 – Tentative End Date 8/14/2026.

Camp is the perfect environment for campers to develop their skills outside of the classroom and build their confidence – and yours too! Your work will make a difference in supporting campers to improve their ability to make and maintain friendships, increase their confidence to try new activities, and create a safe space for everyone to be themselves, campers and staff alike. Being a staff member at camp helps you to gain the skills you want from an internship in a concrete, hands-on, and fun way!

We are seeking individuals for the Camper Care Coordinator role that are adaptable, goal-oriented, and excited to work in a fast-paced and fun environment where everyone is welcome. Camper Care Coordinators will provide mentorship and direct support to camp staff with a special emphasis on the Inclusion Counselor team. Think of this position as a coaching boot camp with practical, hands-on experience from day one! As the Camper Care Coordinator, you will provide ongoing support to campers with and without identified needs including cognitive, social-emotional, psychological, physical, and behavioral needs. Your primary goal is to integrate children with identified needs to participate in the daily camp activities. This person will collaborate with their team to create a fun and supportive environment where kids want to come back again and again!

Our Ideal Candidate

• You are enthusiastic about inclusive programming and strongly believe that summer camp should be accessible to every child.

• You are flexible and excited by challenges that require creative problem-solving and determination.

• You approach stressful situations with patience and understanding.

• You are passionate about working with kids and creating a welcoming, creative, and fun environment that celebrates learning and growth.

• You enjoy working in a dynamic environment and are ready to bring that camp energy this summer, whether you are dancing across the stage in a silly costume or face painting with campers during downtime.

• You want to grow your skillset, and you are ready to both give and receive feedback.

• You are a team player that relishes opportunities to collaborate with your colleagues.

Role and Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with the AD of Camper Wellness, the Inclusion Counselor team, and families to implement specific plans and action steps to help campers be successful and enjoy their days at camp

• Directly supervise and mentor a group of 4-8 Inclusion Counselors to implement Care Plans for campers with identified needs

• Support in crisis intervention as outlined in the campers’ individual care plan

• Use written and/or verbal communication with families regularly to share pertinent information about campers’ mood and behavior, as well as any program updates

• Complete incident and behavior reports and communicate necessary information to Camp Director immediately and with weekly consults with the Assistant Director of Camper Care

• Contribute to and participate in community rituals, traditions, and programs

• Participate in and lead sections of weekly all-staff meetings before or after camp hours as determined by Camp Director

• Create and facilitate staff trainings for Inclusion Counselors and General Counselors based on the needs of camp at a given time

• Perform other related duties as assigned by Camp Leadership team

Physical Demands and Working Environment

• Physical Demands: This job requires personnel to have operative auditory and visual functioning. Employees must also be able to walk upwards of two (2) miles each day, including use of stairs and uneven terrain. Employees may also stand, sit in chairs or on the ground, run, and swim. Mental requirements include, but are not limited to, the ability to concentrate, effectively cope with stress, adapt to, and stay alert in a professional environment, as well as an ability to problem solve and de-escalate crisis situations and challenging behaviors. Reasonable accommodation may be granted for qualified applicants.

• Work Environment: Working conditions may include being in indoor, open classroom spaces and spending extended time outdoors under the sun.

Qualifications

Qualifications and Education Requirements

Basic

Qualifications

• Must hold a bachelor's degree in education, social work, or another related field

• Must have at least 3 years of verified experience working with children and/or individuals with identified needs

• Must have a working knowledge of effective, evidence-based practices that support inclusion

• Must obtain First Aid & CPR certifications before the start date of camp. Opportunity for certification will be made available through the JCC prior to Staff Orientation. Certifications must be conducted by a Division of Early Care and Learning approved training vendor.

• Must be able to fulfill requirements for employment at the Staenberg-Loup JCC, including background screening, three professional references, documentation, and compliance with CDHS (Colorado Department of Human Services) law

Preferred

Qualifications:

• Master's degree in education, social work, or another related field

• Previous experience in a leadership or supervisory role a plus

Additional Notes

Advantages of Working at Camp Shai

• Specialized Leadership Training Prior to Orientation (May 16th – May 17th, 2026)

• Comprehensive One-Week Orientation Before Camp (June 1st – June 5th, 2026)

• Support and Mentorship from Camp Leadership Team

• Ongoing Professional Development and Individualized Performance Feedback

• Fitness & Aquatics Membership During Time of Employment

• Involvement in a Fun-Loving Community of Camp Professionals

Benefits Overview

This is a seasonal job and is ineligible for benefits.

Note: This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive statement of every duty and responsibility which will ever be required of an employee in this position; however, the employee will be held responsible for all duties assigned.

The Jewish Community Center values diversity and inclusiveness and is an equal opportunity employer.