Job Description

SANDRA AND LEON LEVINE JCC

The Sandra and Leon Levine Jewish Community Center is a non-profit, social service agency founded upon Jewish ethics and values. The Center provides and initiates diversified social, educational, recreational and cultural programs within a Jewish setting. The JCC is a partner in serving the community, is affiliated with the JCC Association of North America and a beneficiary agency of the Jewish Federation of Greater Charlotte.

POSITION PURPOSE:

The Camp Mindy Specialist is responsible to provide specialist teaching skills in specific program areas that enhance campers skill level.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Under the supervision of the Camp Director, Camp Specialists are responsible for the planning, conducting, and supervising of a specialized activity as part of a team of teachers dedicated to the development of each camper’s skills in a day camp setting.

Responsibilities:

• Supervise camp group (groups vary in size)
• Supervise health, safety and activities of campers
• Develop, implement and supervise specialty program, including maintenance of specialty areas, ordering supplies as needed, accounting for inventory and writing a final report on program
• Teach all program skills taught during the specialist-led activity
• Prepare camper reports and records as required
• Participate in parent related program, e.g., “Meet the Counselor”, Friendship caravan, etc.
• Attend and contribute to weekly staff meetings
• Supervise, encourage and teach junior camp staff as assigned
• Meet with supervisor to evaluate self and camp program
• Attend all staff trainings as assigned by Camp Director
• Any other responsibilities as assigned by Camp Director

Requirements

• College Degree (preferred)
• Camping and/or leadership experience
• Good character and integrity
• Positive physical and mental health
• The desire to work with children in a day-camp setting
• Enthusiasm, sense of humor, and patience
• Ability to take guidance and supervision
• Activity skills and the ability to transmit/teach skills to campers
• Ability to relate to other counselors and children

Supervised by: Camp Director and Assistant Director