Inclusion Camp Counselor
Inclusion Camp Counselor
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Job Description
Open from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm Monday through Friday with pre and postcamp care options the Springfield Jewish Community Center (JCC) Day Camp offers premium summer programs infused with Jewish learning and values from Kindergarten through high school. Located on the Longmeadow/Springfield MA line the Springfield JCC Day Camp is easily accessible for CT and MA residents. Our secure camp is located on 20 acres of beautiful grounds with basketball courts a playground athletic fields private woods a high and low ropes course a zip line a picnic grove a pavilion and more. Additionally its airconditioned indoor facility boasts a fitness center an auditorium with a performance stage an arts and crafts studio classrooms flexible play spaces and best of all: an indoor 6 lane 25yard swimming pool!
With the encouragement and guidance of our highlyskilled staff campers of all abilities and faiths participate in programs and activities designed to foster safe fun growth creativity Jewish values/traditions and lasting friendships. Instruction from our arts and crafts archery/nature ropes course Judaic and sports specialists will help campers discover their hidden talents. Whether making new friends or developing new skills Springfield JCC Day Campers will experience their best summer ever!
Camp Staff Orientation is: June 17th 48pm June 18th 48pm & June 20th 35:30pm
Camp Runs June 23rd through August 15th
Inclusion Camp Counselor
Inclusion is one of the core values of the Springfield JCC and is at the forefront of
everything that we do. The inclusion camp program helps to integrate children with additional needs into
the camp day allowing them many opportunities that might not otherwise be available. Camper Support
Specialists provide additional support to campers with special needs (often but not always 1:1 within
their camp group to ensure a successful camp experience. Camper Support Specialists may provide
social emotional and/or behavioral support throughout the camp day.
Requirements:
Applicants should have a minimum of 1 year of experience working with children with special
needs in a structured setting. in a structured setting. Prior experience in summer camps is
preferred. Specific training will be provided during staff orientation.
Must enjoy working with children and be active as well as adaptable to change.
Applicants must be prepared to work in a professional environment and must be dependable.
Must show strong leadership skills enjoy working in a team setting and have the desire to build
relationships with children parents peers and coworkers.
Other duties as assigned
Must be a team player and a strong communicator.
Must be able to ask for help when needed and accept constructive criticism
Must be at least 16 years old
Pay Range:
- $17 $21
- Placement dependent on education level and years of experience
Employment Type
Full Time
