Senior Counselor

Jewish Federation of Cincinnati; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Senior Counselor to lead and inspire school-age students in a summer camp setting. This role requires a blend of empathy, patience, and leadership to create a positive and safe environment for campers. As a Senior Counselor, you'll be responsible for planning activities, ensuring safety, and guiding junior counselors. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact in children's lives while enjoying the outdoors and fostering a fun atmosphere. If you are passionate about working with children and have the skills to lead, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• At least one year of experience working with school-age students.
• Ability to work collaboratively and provide feedback.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safety and welfare of campers.
• Plan and facilitate engaging activities for campers.

Skills

Empathy

Patience

Positive Attitude

Leadership

Collaboration

Education

Secondary Education

Training in Child Psychology

Job description

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Jewish Federation of Cincinnati provided pay range

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Base pay range

$13.00/hr - $13.00/hr

Description

Senior Counselors (Seniors) generally have at least one year of experience working with school-age students and are expected to be a role model and leader of the staff. Seniors are responsible for planning, setting the tone, and the safety/care of the entire bunk. They can facilitate almost any general camp activity and may have training in specialized activities.

Dates and Hours

Training: Week of June 2

Camp: June 9 - August 8, generally from 8:45-3:45

Regular Job Duties

Under the supervision of Unit Heads with the support of Supervisors and the ACD, general daily responsibilities include, but aren’t limited to:

• Care for and general welfare of everyone in their bunk; safety is top priority
• Create and maintain an open-minded, safe, positive, and fun environment that campers are excited to be part of
• Work collaboratively with Jr. Counselor to plan bunk-based activities
• Collaborate with Jr. Counselor when dealing with any camper issue or misbehavior and ensure it is communicated to the supervisory staff
• Facilitate high-quality daily activities for our campers
• Provide ongoing informal feedback to Jr. Counselors based on observed behaviors
• Other duties, as assigned
  
  
  

Qualifications

• 18 years of age or older; may be substituted for prior Jr. Counselor experience at Camp at the J (min one summer)
• Secondary education and/or training in elementary education, child psychology, or related field
• Prior experience working with children, families, or other related roles
• Actively utilizes empathy, patience, and intentional positivity in the workplace
• Able to coach members of your bunk group towards successful outcomes
• Able to pivot from planned activities on short notice
• Ability to accept guidance, constructive feedback, and support from teammates
• Ability to sit, stand, kneel, and stretch for long periods of time
• Ability to work outside in high degree temperatures
• Ability to lift 50 lbs

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

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