Camper Care Advocate- Seasonal Position

JCC Association of North America; Tenafly (NJ); On-site; USD 6,000 - 7,000; Full time

Job summary

The JCC Association of North America is seeking a Seasonal Camper Care Advocate to support inclusion campers at the Neil Klatskin Summer Camps in Tenafly, New Jersey. This role includes assisting campers aged 3-12 and training staff.

Responsibilities involve planning, supporting, and evaluating camper activities while maintaining communication with parents. The ideal candidate must have a bachelor's degree, camp experience, and current CPR and first aid certifications.

Salary range is $6K-$7K based on experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience working with children.
• Previous camp experience is required.
• Desire and ability to work with children and adults in a camp setting.
• Ability to supervise staff and campers is essential.
• Current CPR and first aid certifications are mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Provide assistance and support to a caseload of inclusion campers.
• Participate in pre-camp planning and training.
• Act as a resource for shadows/campers/staff.
• Monitor the usage of Sensory rooms.
• Communicate with parents and evaluate the season.

Skills

Working with children

Supervising staff

Communication

CPR and first aid certifications

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Location and Job Title

Camper Care Advocate - Seasonal Position
Kaplen JCC on the Palisades
411 E. Clinton Ave.
Tenafly, NJ 07670

Principal Responsibilities

Neil Klatskin Summer Camps in Tenafly, New Jersey is looking for a Camper Care Advocate to provide assistance and support to a caseload of inclusion campers (ages 3-12yr) and staff.

Pre-Camp

• Attend monthly planning meetings January-June.
• Welcome & Introduction phone calls to parents.
• Work with the leadership team to plan, lead, and attend camp staff training.
• Work with the Inclusion Team on shadow assignments to ensure proper matches with campers.
• Actively participate in camper/staff onboarding prior to the summer, reviewing forms and creating camper success plans.
• Work with Inclusion Team to facilitate family/parent/shadow meetings.
• Work with Inclusion Team to set up and manage each Sensory Room.
• Attend and oversee Camp Family Meet & Greet on Sunday, June 22, 2025.
• Assist in grouping, staffing, and scheduling.

During Camp

• Attend daily leadership morning meetings and weekly all staff meetings.
• Together with the inclusion team, lead shadow meetings as needed.
• Act as a resource for shadows/campers/staff and troubleshoot solutions as needed, including updates to Camper Success Plans.
• Intervene with campers and staff as challenges present during the summer at the request of the Unit Head or Program Director and in coordination with the Inclusion Director.
• Monitor setup, clean up, and usage of Sensory rooms each day.
• Communicate with parents mid-summer, end of summer, and as needed.
• Submit ongoing data collection to Inclusion Director.
• Assist with Arrivals and Dismissals each day.
• Daily check-in on caseload of inclusion campers and shadows.
• Evaluate season and share suggestions for the following season.

Other Duties as assigned.

Salary Range: $6K-$7K. Salary commensurate with experience.

Please send resumes to Melissa Peters, Director, Camp & Youth Engagement, [e-mail].

Minimum Qualifications

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience working with children.
• Previous camp experience.
• Desire and ability to work with children and adults in a camp setting.
• Ability and experience in supervising staff and campers.
• Current CPR and first aid certifications.

Schedule

• Must be available to work June 23-August 15, 8:00am-5:00pm.
• Monthly availability January-April 2025 and bi-monthly May-June 2025.
• Open House (2/9/25 & April TBD), Staff Orientation (6/8, 6/9, 6/16, 6/17), staff meetings (once per week during camp), interactive nights and additional programs as needed prior to and during camp.

Salary

Under $25,000