Summer 2026 Teen Camp Counselor (6-8th Grade) - Charlotte, NC
2 days ago
Job description
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.
Qualifications/Attributes:
- 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.
- Be flexible and ready to meet changing work needs and demands.
- Be open to feedback and desire to grow professionally.
POSITION PURPOSE:
The Teen Camp Counselor is responsible for providing for the social, emotional and educational needs of each camper and the group as a whole during the camp season.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Under the supervision of Unit Heads, Counselors are responsible for planning, conducting, and supervising a variety of recreational activities for campers in 6th - 8th Grade in a day camp setting, as well as the care and supervision of the campers assigned to their group.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Participate in staff training prior to the beginning of the camp program.
- Supervision of a camp group (groups vary in size).
- Supervise health, safety and activities of campers.
- Follow weekly schedule of events and special activities.
- Teach/assist in all areas.
- Take initiative to analyze and solve problems.
- Supervise and participate with campers in all daily activities.
- Utilize appropriate behavior management techniques.
- Prepare camper reports and records as required.
- Participate in parent related programs such as "Meet the Counselor".
- Attend and contribute to weekly staff meetings and trainings.
- Interact with parents in a professional and polite manner.
- Supervise, encourage and teach junior camp staff as assigned.
- Any other responsibilities as assigned by Camp Director.
- Assist in the clean-up of all activities and lunch area.
- Write weekly Camper notes to be sent home.
- Perform all other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- At least 21 years of age or older preferred.
- Camping and/or leadership experience.
- Good communication skills and ability to work well with children.
- Good character and integrity.
- The desire to work with middle schoolers in a day-camp setting.
- Commitment to building a safe, Teen-focused community.
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