Camp Keff: Extended Care Counselor

The Peninsula Jewish Community Center (PJCC) Camp Keff has been providing outstanding summer, winter and spring programs for youth from TK - Grade 11 for decades. We provide a safe and nurturing environment where youth & teens can play and grow. Hundreds of campers attend our programs each year! We have one weeklong programs that are focused around our weekly themes. All our camps are accredited by the American Camp Association.

The Extended Care Counselor is a key component of our successful afternoon extended care program. This individual plays a large role in the overall quality and experience of the extended care program and is a key component to making every child feel physically and emotionally secure. Extended Care Counselors are going to facilitate age-appropriate activities with campers.

· High School Graduate or age 18+

· Passionate about working with youth in grades K - 5

· Experience working with youth in a camp or other recreational setting.

· Must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 before start of employment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities. Other duties may be assigned.

· Responsible for the physical and emotional safety of the children

· Resolve conflicts between campers as necessary.

· Collaborate with a team of counselors.

· Design and implement a variety of programs and activities.

· Uphold the mission and values of the PJCC and camp programs.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk; sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is regularly required to stand; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, run or crawl.

Hours: 2:30 – 6:00 pm, or 12:00 – 6:00 pm Monday – Friday, June 17 – August 2

Mandatory staff training 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Monday - Friday June 10 -June 14, includes a mandatory overnight.

Additional extended days and/or overnights may be required. Dates and schedules for extended work hours will be provided during staff training. Additional opportunities through August 9 are available.

Mandatory Events:

· Open House June 12th 6:00-8:00pm

· Staff Overnight Camping Trip: June 13th

· Family Pool Party June 25th 6:00-8:00pm

· Family Picnic July 26th 6:00-8:00pm

Salary: $17.00/Hour, plus paid training. Free summer membership to the PJCC Athletic Center.