Job Description

Join the 92NY Camps staff team! We are looking for dedicated, enthusiastic individuals to work in a leadership role at one of our summer camps. Available positions include summer directors, unit supervisors and head counselors. As part of the 92NY Camps you can enjoy the best of both worlds: live in New York City while traveling to your "office" in the country (all campers and staff travel together on coach buses each day). 92NY's team philosophy creates a stimulating work environment in which every staff member is valued. Camp runs from Monday-Friday, from June 30 until August 15 from 8am to 5:45pm; with a pre-camp orientation in June. Some spring pre-camp work may be required for all leadership positions.

Essential Functions

• Pre-camp planning may include spring retreats, hiring of staff, correspondence with camp families, and camp programming .

• Lead and plan June staff orientation and bi-weekly staff meetings after camp day .

• Guide camp groups with participation in group activities (arts, sports, nature, crafts, ropes, cooking, Shabbat, Israeli Culture programming etc.) commensurate with the abilities, limitations and needs of campers .

• Participate in the Camp's swim program and special events (including, but not limited to, Theme Days, Trips, Overnights and/or Late nights).

• Supervise staff, including counselors and Counselors in training (CITs).

• Maintain communication with parents of campers as needed and appropriate, including, without limitation, phone calls, letters home, and website updates.

• Assist individual campers with personal needs, as necessary.

• Maintain enthusiasm for camp life and activities.

• Participation in the Camp's swim program and other events, including theme days.

• Become well versed on all aspects of the camp program including, but not limited to camp cheers, procedural protocol, etc.

• Create, distribute, and analyze mid-summer and end-of-summer staff evaluations.

• Ensure that all safety procedures are strictly enforced, and any incidents are handled in a timely and appropriate manner.

• Read and fully comply with the policies of Camp as set forth in the Staff Manual that you will be given during Orientation and always comply with its rules and regulations, including dress code and emergency procedures.

• Exude enthusiasm for Camp life and activities and seek to incorporate the Camp’s values including compassion, kindness, leadership, courage, and mindfulness, while also acting as a role model for campers.

• Ability to stand and walk for several hours, often outside during the summer season.

• Ability to lift 25 lbs.

• Staff Shirt (provided) and sneakers required while on duty; and appropriate swimming attire required for swimming.

• Ability to communicate directly with camp office regarding application, pre-camp paperwork, and throughout summer.

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