Camp Cooking Specialist

Job Details

Job Location

Schenectady JCC - Schenectady, NY

Position Type

Seasonal

Salary Range

$17.00 - $17.50 Hourly

Description

This individual, supervised by the Assistant Camp Director, provides programming of a specified specialty area such as (nature, science, art, sports, etc) for Camp Chaverim

PRE-CAMP RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Attend pre-camp orientation and planning meetings

• Provide list of supplies in a timely fashion before the start of camp

• Planning chugim, if applicable.

CAMP RESPONSIBILITIES

Health and Safety

• Maintaining appropriate staff to camper ratios at all times, including not leaving a Junior counselor alone to supervise whole group.

• Actively supervising at all times- especially on playground and at the pool.

• Guide children and document significant behavioral events on a daily report form.

• Report all injuries regardless of severity to Camp Health Director.

Duties

• Plans, implements, and coordinates programming in specialized area for campers ages 3-12.

• Creating age appropriate activities. Assisting and taking on designated roles during special camp events.

• Help with planning and set-up of weekly Oneg Shabbat, if applicable.

• Required to cover Extended PM on Monday upon the completion of camp to cover staffing for staff meeting.

• Form positive relationships with campers, co-workers, and parents.

• Assist Senior and Junior Counselors for activity ideas

• Add to the atmosphere of camp by decorating grounds/building

• Working together with co-counselors and camp supervisory team in a positive manner for the betterment of camp.

• Maintain supplies and cleanliness of areas used.

• Attend all weekly staff meetings.

• Work Late nights and Overnights, minimum of one

• Perform all other duties as assigned or delegated

Qualifications

• At least 18 years of age

• Experience working with children

• Strong background in specialized activity

• A positive, upbeat spirit can do attitude and a great sense of fun!