Camp Coordinator (Day Camp) - Chesterfield J
Description

Summary:

Position leads staff and creates and facilitates activities for our campers who attend our Pre and Post Care Camp offerings.

The J Summer Day Camp program is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA). The camp runs 10 weeks, June 2- August 8, providing activities that help campers Play, Connect, and Grow throughout each camp day: swimming, arts/crafts, climbing, team building, sports, and much more. The J is currently hiring for a Day Camp Coordinator at the Chesterfield location. All camp staff must attend mandatory staff orientation on May 27 – June 1.

Duties include:

  • Attend mandatory staff orientation and Parents’ Meet & Greet 
  • Supervise, train, and assist in evaluating Pre and Post Care staff
  • Work with the Camp Director to ensure that Pre and Post Care provides a safe and fun environment for campers and staff
  • Create a staff work schedule for Pre and Post Care staff
  • Plan activity schedules for campers in Pre and Post Camp Care
  • Assist in procedures for camp operations including ordering of supplies, record keeping, parent pick up and drop off, swimming, snack, and camper assessments
  • Communicate with parents in an appropriate and customer-oriented manner
  • Provide quality customer service at all times
  • Recognize and respond to opportunities for problem-solving
  • Smile and be kind
  • Guide groups and individual campers to participate successfully in all aspects of camp activities
  • Observe camper behavior, assess its appropriateness, and apply appropriate behavior management techniques
  • Enforce and teach appropriate safety regulations and emergency procedures
  • Attend all staff meetings throughout the summer
  • Maintain good attendance
  • Follow and enforce all JCC and Day camp rules and regulations
  • These are not the only duties to be performed. Some duties may be reassigned, and other duties may be assigned as required
Requirements
  • High School Diploma/GED required; College Degree preferred
  • Previous camp or childcare experience essential
  • Previous administrative and supervisory experience is a plus
  • Auditory, visual, ambulatory cognitive, communication and physical ability to complete major tasks at camp is required
  • Ability to relate to and communicate with one’s peer group, parents, and campers’ age and skill levels is required
  • Ability to accept and give guidance and supervision
  • Ability to provide guidance, supervision, and engage with children in an enthusiastic manner
  • Ability to assist campers in emergencies; including fire, evacuation, illness, or injury
  • Good character, integrity,y, and adaptability
  • Enthusiasm, sense of humor, patience and self-control
  • Past Judaic experiences preferred
  • Current American Red Cross CPR/First Aid certification is required for certain camps (training provided if necessary)
  • Note: Some camps require successful registration on the Missouri Family Care Safety Registry as a condition of employment. If required, this registration must be maintained in good standing for continued employment


  • The J is an equal-opportunity employer and uses E-Verify.