Head Counselor

Join the Lessans Camp JCC team for the summer! 

Head Counselors are responsible for working with the Unit Head to oversee the staff and campers in a unit at Lessans Camp JCC, as well as planning and implementing programs within the guidelines set by the Bender JCC of Greater Washington.

Core Responsibilities include:

• Attend pre-camp meetings including unit, Leadership Team, and other scheduled meetings.
• Fulfill all pre-camp responsibilities including assisting Unit Head with making group rosters, planning orientation sessions and reviewing activity plans.
• Meet with nurses and Inclusion Director to obtain information needed regarding the specific needs of each camper.
• Effectively communicate with staff, campers and families.
• Assist in the creation and implementation of camp programs including electives, unit programs, special events, late stays, overnights and camp-wide programs.
• Help facilitate opening every morning.
• Mentor counselors in creating fulfilling group activities by modeling and providing ideas, suggestions and materials.
• Utilize Yoetzet (Camp Social Worker) and Assistant Camp Director in implementing behavior management plans and work together to effectively communicate with camper families.
• Clean equipment between uses. Take part in the daily clean-up of the program area, including putting all toys and equipment away.
• Work with other Leadership Team staff in the arrival and dismissal of campers.
• Substitute for absent Counselors as needed and requested.
• Engage and actively supervise the campers in programs and activities while under the position’s care.
• Assist with tracking staff and camper attendance.
• Rotate with other Leadership Team members to supervise staff at the pool at designated times.
• Assist specialists and participate in activities.
• Prepare and present agenda items at weekly staff meetings.
• Follow procedures of camp as mandated County, State and American Camp Association regulations.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as needed, required, or assigned.

Qualifications include:

• Ability to spend your camp day outdoors and walk and travel long distances.
• Ability to move equipment and supplies as required.
• Current certification in CPR and First Aid.
• Prior experience working with school aged children.
• Ability to engage with campers and staff of all ages.
• Ability to identify and respond to environmental and other hazards within the camp program.
• Strong written and spoken language skills.

Must be available the entire camp season starting on June 17 going through mid-August.

To Apply

Please apply online at https://jccgw.campintouch.com/ui/forms/application/staff/App

Email [email protected] with any questions.