Location and Job Title:

Camp Extended Care Counselor
Stroum Jewish Community Center
3801 East Mercer Way
Mercer Island, WA 98040

Principal Responsibilities:

The Extended Care Supervisor supervises our extended care program while creating a positive and safe environment for all campers and staff.

Pay Range: $20.50 - $22.00 per hour, depending on experience.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assume responsibilities for children under their care to ensure a positive and safe experience.
• Actively supervise Extended Care Counselors in Extended Care.
• Provide constructive feedback to staff on an ongoing basis and assist in mid-summer evaluations.
• Ensure the safety, health and welfare of campers and staff by providing a safe camp environment and immediately and appropriately responding to any incidents, illnesses or situations that arise.
• Review health forms and share pertinent information about campers with the appropriate staff, while ensuring confidentiality is maintained.
• Responsible for parent phone and caregiver communication including phone calls, in-person conversations and emails at the discretion of the Camp Director.
• Manage and verify camper attendance in Extended Care.
• Support the emotional and social wellbeing of campers through positive behavior management, supportive interactions, and conflict resolution.
• Communicate regularly and appropriately with the rest of the J Camp staff team, both verbally and in writing.
• Immediately inform the Camp Director of any concerns that arise with campers, staff, parents/guardians or community members.
• Contact parents/caregivers picking up their campers late and stay with campers until parents arrive.
• Communicate regularly with Camp Director and other members of the camp leadership team; share recommendations and/or concerns with the Camp Director.
• Act as a positive ambassador of the SJCC both inside and outside of the SJCC.
• Follow all emergency procedures at the SJCC.
• Perform work on weekends and evenings as needed to meet applicable deadlines or scheduling needs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This position supervises Extended Care Counselors.

Minimum Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Education/Experience: Experience and/or training working with children preferred. Attendance at J Camp staff training is required unless approval to train separately is granted in writing by the Camp Director. Supervisory experience is preferred.

Other Skills: Current CPR/AED and First Aid Certification for adults/infants/children, through an approved certifying body, or willingness to get certified.

Salary:

Under $25,000

Agency Information:

Our Vision

To be the Puget Sound's most open and welcoming community-centered Jewish organization.

Our Mission

To offer experiences that amplify profound Jewish connections for every generation.

SJCC experiences are:

1. Indelibly Jewish: You can sense 'Jewish' in everything we are.
2. Relevant: We evolve with and in the world around us.
3. Interconnected: We are linked and connected to one another and the community around us.
4. Sustainable: Financially sound, resourced for the future, mindful of the world around us.