Qualifications:
- Strong background and experience in camping and/or related fields.
- Desire and ability to work with children and adults in Camp setting.
- Training and experience commensurate with needs of specialty activity. Teaching experience in that activity area desired.
- Strong enthusiasm for and broad-based knowledge of assigned specialty.
- Ability to follow defined teaching requirements, developing own methods of presentation to chanichim.
- Must also meet the qualifications of a cabin counselor
Essential Functions:
- Ability to work long hours with minimal time off throughout the day
- Ability to lift at least 25 lbs without assistance
- Ability to maintain calm and composure in times of stress
- Ability to walk moderate distances
Responsibilities:
- Lead and coordinate activities for all age groups, as assigned by the area supervisor, as scheduled for each unit. Maintain daily record of programs.
- Work with supervisor, director of programs and Education director on integrating Jewish Education into each activity.
- When assigned, plan and lead age-appropriate unit evening programs, incorporating your area(s) of expertise.
- Be available for cabin activities as requested by counselors.
- Prepare and lead Shabbat afternoon activities.
- Act as general resource for other Camp activities relating to your specialty.
- When time permits, participate in other Camp programming as is practical. Specialists should be with assigned units when they do not have direct programming responsibilities — especially at meals, song sessions, services, and evening programs.
- Sitting with cabins and interacting with chanichim is a must.
- Exercise good judgment and safety consciousness at all times. Act as role-model for safety with chanichim.
- Attend in-camp training sessions and staff meetings as required.
Designated Supervisor: Art Supervisor