SANDRA AND LEON LEVINE JCC
The Sandra and Leon Levine Jewish Community Center is a non-profit, social service agency founded upon Jewish ethics and values. The Center provides and initiates diversified social, educational, recreational and cultural programs within a Jewish setting. The JCC is a partner in serving the community, is affiliated with the JCC Association of North America and a beneficiary agency of the Jewish Federation of Greater Charlotte.
POSITION PURPOSE:
The Camp Mindy Specialist is responsible to provide specialist teaching skills in specific program areas that enhance campers skill level.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Under the supervision of the Camp Director, Camp Specialists are responsible for the planning, conducting, and supervising of a specialized activity as part of a team of teachers dedicated to the development of each camper’s skills in a day camp setting.
Responsibilities:
- Supervise camp group (groups vary in size)
- Supervise health, safety and activities of campers
- Develop, implement and supervise specialty program, including maintenance of specialty areas, ordering supplies as needed, accounting for inventory and writing a final report on program
- Teach all program skills taught during the specialist-led activity
- Prepare camper reports and records as required
- Participate in parent related program, e.g., “Meet the Counselor”, Friendship caravan, etc.
- Attend and contribute to weekly staff meetings
- Supervise, encourage and teach junior camp staff as assigned
- Meet with supervisor to evaluate self and camp program
- Attend all staff trainings as assigned by Camp Director
- Any other responsibilities as assigned by Camp Director
- College Degree (preferred)
- Camping and/or leadership experience
- Good character and integrity
- Positive physical and mental health
- The desire to work with children in a day-camp setting
- Enthusiasm, sense of humor, and patience
- Ability to take guidance and supervision
- Activity skills and the ability to transmit/teach skills to campers
- Ability to relate to other counselors and children
Supervised by: Camp Director and Assistant Director