Camp Counselor

Looking to make a difference in a child's life? Interested in helping children reach their goals? Join our JFLC team for a fun and rewarding summer as a Counselor. We are hiring motivated leaders with prior experience supervising children who believe in building positive relationships and ensure the well-being of others. Make a positive impact on children while receiving comprehensive training, professional development, resume building, and networking opportunities. ESF offers:

• internships and field work opportunities for graduate and undergraduate students

• teaching positions with continuing education and leadership opportunities for educators

• great summer schedule

• competitive compensation

• employee referral bonus program

• year-round aftercare opportunities

Each day, our program provides youth in Philadelphia and Montgomery County an opportunity to become the people we know they can be. Most importantly, we offer them the opportunity to become the people they want to be.

Position Summary:

A Counselor is responsible for the supervision of campers, promoting and actively participating in all camp activities, providing a safe and fun learning environment, and serving as a positive role model for campers. Counselors' hours are from 8am-4pm; Monday Friday. Start and end times may vary depending on the weekly programming. Counselors also have the opportunity to work extended hours for additional income. Counselors at JFLC have the option of working 10 (10) consecutive weeks from early June through late August.

Counselors are hired in the following age groups at Dream Camp:

• Day Camp: 1st - 4th grades

• Senior Camp: 5th-11th grades

Essential Job Responsibilities:

• Group supervision of campers with attention to: behavior and group management, health, safety, security, and personal and skill development

• Inform site director of any concerns regarding the health and safety of the campers.

• In order to provide the appropriate ratio, the site director must approve any non-contracted requests for time off, schedule changes, or alterations to the schedule.

• Promote and actively participate in all camper activities and projects

• Work effectively with co-counselors and collaborate on daily responsibilities

• Teach or assist with camp programs

• Complete assigned paperwork

• Serve as a positive role model to campers

• Outstanding communication skills which include the ability to use clear, concise and grammatically correct written and oral language in all aspects of professional interaction with campers, their families, peers, leadership team and the larger community

• Other responsibilities as assigned

• Push/pull, lift and carry a minimum of thirty-five (35) pounds across campus

• Work outside, upright and mobile for six (6) to eight (8) hours per day

• Respond to emergency situations which may include running (up to 1 mile in some cases) and ascending stairs without undue exertion

• Possess physical capacity to fulfill all essential job functions

• Other responsibilities as assigned

Requirements:

• Previous experience working with children

• Previous camp experience preferred

• Minimum age: Day Camp: Age 17 by start of camp

• High School graduate pursuing college degree preferred

• It is understood you will complete all trainings and pre-employment credentials required by JFLC and the state you are working in.

Covid-19 Health & Safety Protocols:

JFLC has developed and will be implementing an Advanced Safety Plan to ensure our campers, team members, and parents thrive in a safe environment. This plan includes detailed safety measures in the following areas. Team members will be trained on all protocols and full compliance is expected.

• Limited enrollment and smaller group sizes

• Camper & staff screening with use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

• Cleaning, disinfection & handwashing

• Reasonable contact reduction, including social distancing practices

• Symptom Management Action Plan

• Specialized Safety Training