Qualifications:

  • Strong background and experience in camping and/or related fields.
  • Desire and ability to work with children and adults in Camp setting.
  • Skill and ability in working with children, especially high school age students.
  • Ability to serve as an adult role model for all machonikim (counselors in training).
  • Willingness and ability to take full responsibility for the lives of machonikim. Common sense, safety-consciousness, and high moral character required.
  • Ability to accept guidance and support.
  • Willingness and ability to ask for help.
  • Ability to assist in teaching activities.
  • Machon counselors must have at least two years of experience as a summer camp 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:

  • Directly responsible for all machonikim: day-to-day involvement with machonikim as individuals, imparting of camp rules, policies and traditions.
  • Help every machonikim understand their new role as counselors in training and role model appropriate counselor behavior.
  • Responsible for the health, safety, and happiness of ALL machonikim at ALL times.
  • Act as “early-warning system” for machonikim with problems. Refer to other staff when appropriate.
  • Ensure machonikim exercise good hygiene and health practices.
  • Participate regularly and enthusiastically in all Camp programs.
  • Work with the Machon director on preparing and implementing Machon programming.
  • Take an active role in evening program and integrating Jewish education into programming.
  • Attend in-camp training sessions and staff meetings as required.
  • Be familiar with all camp emergency procedures and first aid.
  • Whether as a leader, a role model, a mentor, a participant, or perhaps all four at once; play a role in all aspects of camp life, actively seeking to bring Judaism to life.

Machon Advisors live in cabin with their campers.

Designated Supervisor: Machon Director