Marvin's Camp Counselor

JOB SUMMARY
Marvin’s is a division of campers ages 6 – 21 with Special Needs. The main object of a camp counselor is to ensure the safety, well-being and over all camp experience of your campers is held to the highest standard.

ABOUT YOU
As a counselor, you would be working in a group of campers (number varies) alongside 1 to 2 additional counselors.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Supervise the group
• Organize and facilitate activities
• Encourage camper involvement
• Identify and respond to camper behavioral issues and needs
• Safeguard campers well-being

Additionally, you will be asked to:

• Attend training and orientation prior to the start of camp
• Keep open communication between staff and Director
• Communicate with co-counselor to manage the group

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

• 16 years of age or older
• Experience working with children/at a camp
• Experience with the Special Needs population (not required but preferred)
• Updated medical form

CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Ability to communicate, organize, facilitate and carry out daily routines
• Fun, energetic and eager to participate

Camp dates are from July 6 - August 21, including a 2-day orientation beforehand
Job Type: Seasonal

SALARY:
Pay: $40.00 - $92.00 per day
Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Staten Island, NY 10314: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Experience:

• Childcare: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• First Aid Certification (Preferred)
• CPR Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

ABOUT US
The Jewish Community Center of Staten Island was founded in 1929 with the goal of creating a home for the Jewish community by offering social, recreational, and educational activities. Over time, that mission expanded to help anyone who walked through the doors of any of our facilities. The JCC has become a true community center—not just for the Jewish community, but for the entirety of Staten Island.
Programs serve the needs we see in our community and are constantly expanding to meet new demand. We serve people of all walks of life, from young children to seniors and everyone in between. The JCC is proud to offer services that help improve the quality of life for people on Staten Island and beyond. We strive to help those in need as well as provide recreational and educational opportunities for our members. The JCC of Staten Island is dedicated to encouraging harmony throughout the community by providing facilities and programs that are open to all regardless of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or political affiliation. Everyone is welcome at the JCC.