Job Description

Level: Entry
Job Location: 5601 S. Braeswood - Houston, TX 77096
Position Type: Seasonal
Job Shift: Any
Job Category: Nonprofit - Social ServicesJob

Summary
J Camps Counselors will support the summer camp by providing a safe and fun environment for campers.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES
- Assist Camp Program Leaders with all aspects of the campers’ day (i.e. activities, swimming, lunch, clean-up and carpool)
- Lead the group through the camp day and participate in activities with campers
- Learn the names of all campers in their group
- Follow a daily schedule and make adjustments when necessary
- Learn, understand, and lead campers through emergency procedures
- Know and follow all safety guidelines to ensure camper safety during planned activities
- Organize and guide campers in successful participation of all camp activities
- Accept work direction from Camp Program Leaders, Specialists, and Camp Director
- Be an incredible role model for campers and Junior Counselors
- Follow camp policies and procedures and communicate and report regularly to Camp Director regarding challenges, updates and concerns
- Identify and respond to camper behavior issues; keep Camp Director informed
- Interact with parents in a professional, courteous manner
- Actively participate in staff training and meetings
- Swim with campers at all swim times.
These are not the only duties to be performed.  Some duties may be assigned as required.

Qualifications
- Must attend Staff Training  
- Must like children and have experience working with them 
- Ability to take direction, complete assigned tasks and lead program activities. 
- Energetic and enthusiastic 
- Team Player 
- Organized and self-motivated 
- Willingness to be flexible and available to work occasional evenings and weekends as required. 
- Willingness to perform job tasks not part of immediate job responsibilities 
- Must be able to lift 25lbs and stand for extended periods of time. 
- Upon hire, complete First Aid and CPR Certification (or recertification expired) 
- Must be fully vaccinated.
Inclusion Statement
“Behold how good and pleasant it is when all people live together as one.” - Psalm 133
Guided by the wise words of the Psalmist, the Evelyn Rubenstein JCC commits to build, nurture, and elevate a culture of belonging in which we welcome, recognize, and celebrate people of all backgrounds, abilities and identities in accessible, safe settings.