Location and Job Title:

Camp Counselor
Jewish Community Center of San Francisco
3200 California Street
San Francisco, CA 94118

Principal Responsibilities:

Please apply externally at https://www.jccsf.org/about/careers/

The JCCSF Summer Camp is now hiring Camp Counselors for 2022!

Summer Camp at the JCCSF offers one-week to three-week sessions in both the traditional day camp and specialty camp settings for campers in grades K-8. Summer Camp is in session June 12 - August 18. Our classic day camps feature arts & crafts, STEAM projects, and sports. Specialty camps include visual arts, nature exploration, musical theater, science and more.

As a camp counselor, you'll be helping children create lifelong memories. At the same time, you'll build your leadership skills, boost your resume and have a blast!

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Be the primary role model for a group of campers, grades K through 8
• Create a safe, supportive environment for campers
• Plan, organize and supervise fun and age-appropriate activities
• Help lead lesson plans and support indoor and outdoor programming
• Set clear, consistent limits and resolve behavioral challenges with help from supervisors
• Take on additional responsibilities as required

Minimum Qualifications:

REQUIREMENTS:

• must be at least 16 with a valid work permit
• willing to commit to ten weeks of camp plus our Staff Training Week
• a team player
• experienced in working with children ages 5 through 15, preferably in a camp setting
• warm, open, and able to respond sensitively to diverse groups of children
• interested in creating, planning, and facilitating group activities
• appropriately silly and imaginative at play
• adept at juggling attention to one camper while supervising large groups
• enthusiastic, flexible, and able to improvise (a must)

Summer Hours including paid staff training and direct service hours:

June 5, 2023 - August 18, 2023; 8:00 am - 4:30 pm, Monday - Friday

Part time positions available as well: June 5, 2023- August 18, 2023; 3-6pm, Monday -- Friday

Health & Safety: In order to keep staff and participants as safe and healthy as possible, all staff working on-site will be required to be vaccinated (COVID-19) prior to beginning work. Please reach out to HR@jccsf.org if you have questions.

Salary:

$35,000 - $45,000

Agency Information:

Urban and inclusive, the Jewish Community Center of San Francisco (JCCSF) celebrates our vibrant city and its people. We explore Jewish culture and traditions as a pathway for joyful, meaningful living. We're a community for everyone, using the power of gathering together to share, inspire, support and restore. The JCCSF is located in San Francisco, CA at 3200 California Street (at Presidio).