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 in teaching music and/or songleading required. 
  • Experience working with digital recording equipment preferred. 
  • 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: 

  • Work with Head Songleader and other songleaders to plan and implement daily t’fillah and song sessions. 
  • Plan and lead weekly Shabbat experiences, including Shabbat T’fillah, Shabbat Shira, and Havdallah/Saturday evening program. 
  • Lead bedtime songs for each unit. 
  • Guide campers who have interest in songleading to grow their skills and capabilities. 
  • 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: Head Songleader