General Counselor

Camp Stein; Prescott (AZ); Ibrido; USD 16.000 - 25.000; Tempo pieno

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Camp Daisy and Harry Stein, operated by Congregation Beth Israel in Scottsdale, runs an overnight Jewish camp near Prescott, AZ. We seek energetic staff to have primary responsibility for campers and their care, living in a cabin and partnering with co-counselors.

Responsibilities include planning cabin activities, maintaining camper reports, supporting camp programs, supervision during down times, and Night Shmira as assigned.

Competenze

• Must have outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.
• Energetic, loves working with young people.
• Shows a high level of personal and professional responsibility.
• Caring, responsible and supportive individual.
• Self-starter and team player.

Mansioni

• Have primary responsibility for campers and their care.
• Plan and assist in planning cabin and unit activities, including evening programs and camp outs.
• With co-counselors, record and keep reports on campers as assigned.
• Maintain involvement in camp programs: planning, set-up, clean-up, materials prep.
• Supervise sending and receiving camper mail and laundry.
• Requisition supplies and equipment and maintain camp equipment.
• Care for campers during down times and ensure supervision.
• Maintain relationship with Co-Counselor and communicate issues to Unit Head.
• Write letters to campers' parents mid-session with updates and evaluations.
• Evaluate the program, staff, and procedures; offer recommendations.
• Abide by and enforce all camp policies.
• Sit Shmira (OD) as assigned (supervise cabins at night).

Conoscenze

Communication skills

Energetic and loves youth

Personal and professional responsible

Caring and supportive

Self-starter and team player

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Camp Daisy and Harry Stein, owned and operated by Congregation Beth Israel in Scottsdale, is a unique and exciting place. A Jewish overnight summer camp nestled in the majestic Bradshaw Forest of Prescott, Arizona, it is a place where campers discover more about themselves, their abilities, & their Judaism. A summer of fun, a lifetime of memories!

We are seeking enthusiastic individuals to have the primary responsibility for campers and their care. This includes living in a cabin and working with co-counselors.

Skill Set

• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
• Competent and energetic, demonstrating a love of working with young people
• Displays a high level of personal and professional responsibility
• A caring, responsible and supportive individual
• Self-Starter and team player

Responsible to:

• Camp Director
• Activities Director
• Unit Head

Position Responsibilities

• To have primary responsibility for campers and their care
• To plan and assist in planning activities for the cabin and unit where necessary, including evening programs, special programs, camp outs, and cabin time
• In conjunction with Co-Counselor(s), be responsible for recording and keeping reports on campers as assigned
• To maintain involvement in camp programs including: planning facilitating, set-up, clean-up, and preparation of materials
• To supervise sending and receiving camper mail and laundry
• The requisitioning of needed supplies and equipment, as well as, maintaining and returning any camp equipment used
• To take special care in guidance and supervision of campers during "down times"- early morning, rest hour, bedtime, etc. Campers should never be left without supervision.
• Maintain a healthy working relationship with Co-Counselor. Communicate problems or issues with Unit Head. Make sure that all available counselors are present with the cabin group
• To write letters to campers' parents midway through each session, and to have the letters reviewed by your designated Unit The letters should contain both an update and evaluation of the campers.
• To evaluate in writing the program, staff, and procedures, making suggestions and recommendations for the future
• To abide by and enforce all camp policies
• To sit Shmira (OD) as assigned (supervise cabins at night).

Position Requirements

• Entering College Freshman or 18 years of age
• Experience significant for camping
• The ability to live in a cabin, oversee campers and work with co-counselors.
• The ability to handle stressful situations
• Ability to have open communication with director supervisors about issues that may arise with campers