Summer Streeters Counselor

Camp Dates: June 30, 2025 – August 15, 2025 (Camp closed July 4)
Staff Hours: 8am-4pm, Mondays through Fridays

Join Sid Jacobson JCC’s Summer Streeters Team and help bring the magic of camp to campers, ages 3-13 years old. We are looking for enthusiastic hard-working individuals to work as counselors at our Day Camp in East Hills, NY. Camp runs from Monday-Friday, June 30-August 15, with pre-camp orientation in May and June.

Essential Duties + Responsibilities:

• Daily supervision of campers ages 3-13, including supervising and supporting campers during various camp activities, trips, lunch, and swimming
• Become well-versed in all aspects of the camp program, including but not limited to health and safety protocols, camp values and goals, and the mission of the JCC
• Ensure that all safety procedures are strictly enforced, and any incidents are both handled and documented in a timely manner
• Communicate regularly with the Head Counselors and Camp Directors
• Come prepared every day to fully participate in camp activities, including the camp swim program
• Actively participate in activities that are commensurate with the abilities, limitations, and needs of all campers
• Foster positive relationships between campers, providing guidance and support
• Read and fully comply with the camp policies set forth in the staff guide that will be given at orientation. This includes rules and regulations, dress code, and emergency procedures
• Exude enthusiasm for camp values
• Perform additional tasks as assigned by the Camp Directors as need be

Qualifications:

• Experience working with children in a camp or school setting preferred but not required
• Strong ability to work in a fast-paced environment and communicate
• Ability to work in a team setting

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of physical movement, including swimming, running on camp grounds, etc.
• Ability to speak clearly and listen attentively
• Frequent walking or standing, and light lifting (typical up to 10 pounds), such as lifting toys, mats, camp gear, etc.
• Noise and Sensory: Music, activities, loud environments