Location and Job Title:

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

Principal Responsibilities:

Looking for a summer job that's meaningful, energetic, and genuinely fun? At J Camp, our Camp Counselors play a vital role in creating unforgettable summer experiences for campers--filled with laughter, learning, friendships, and adventure.

Whether you're leading games, swimming with campers, or helping them navigate social moments, you'll be part of a supportive team that puts safety, inclusion, and joy at the center of everything we do.

Positions available for:

• Regular Camp Day
• AM Extended Care
• PM Extended Care

Pay: $18.50-$21.30 per hour (based on experience and location)

What You'll Do

As a Camp Counselor, you will:

• Be responsible for a designated group of campers, ensuring they have a fun, safe, and positive camp experience
• Actively participate in and supervise daily camp activities, including swim time
• Plan, lead, and support engaging activities throughout the camp day
• Supervise campers at all times, including during field trips and bus transportation
• Support campers' social and emotional wellbeing through positive behavior guidance, conflict resolution, and encouragement
• Communicate clearly and consistently with fellow J Camp staff and leadership
• Ensure camp spaces are cleaned and ready for the next day
• Help campers transition smoothly between activities and locations
• Serve as a positive ambassador of the SJCC both on and off campus
• Follow all SJCC safety and emergency procedures
• Work occasional evenings or weekends as needed
• Take on additional responsibilities as assigned

Why You'll Love This Role

• Make a real impact in kids' lives
• Build leadership, teamwork, and communication skills
• Work in a fun, inclusive, and mission-driven environment
• Spend your summer active, outdoors, and connected to your community

If you're enthusiastic, responsible, and excited about working with kids in a fast-paced, joyful environment, we'd love to have you on our team!

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.

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

Salary:

$18.50

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.