Summer Camp Counselors & Specialists - Jewish Community Center of San Francisco

Type: Seasonal

County: San Francisco

Agency: Jewish Community Center of San Francisco

Agency Description:

The Jewish Community Center of San Francisco (JCCSF) is the oldest Jewish center on the West Coast, providing educational, social, cultural and fitness programs to the community since 1877.

The participants in our programs often say they feel a special sense of connection and community here at the JCCSF. It’s true: We’re all about people — starting with our very own staff.

By joining the JCCSF team, you have the opportunity to grow the heart and passion of the JCCSF from the inside. With our mission of building community and inspiring joyful living, your work is filled with meaning. Each day is a chance to spark curiosity. Invite discovery. Draw people together to connect and build relationships. Through your work you’ll make a true difference.

We welcome people from all backgrounds to join our staff. We celebrate our staff’s diversity and unique strengths, just as we do with the community we serve. All who are interested in learning more about careers at the JCCSF are encouraged to connect with us.

Job Description

SUMMER CAMP AT THE JCCSF IS BACK!

After a full year of remote learning and activities, the JCCSF will resume in-person summer camp for the 2021 camp season. They are looking for experienced, motivated and enthusiastic camp counselors and specialists to bring the camp experience back to the community.

Below are a list of open positions:

• Virtual Art Specialist

• Unit Head

• STEM Specialist

• Sports Camp Counselor

• Sewing Specialist

• Office Team Counselor

• Office Coordinator

• Musical Theatre Specialist

• Maker Specialist

• Film Making Specialist

• DIY Project Pros Specialist

• Camp Counselor

• Building and Maker Specialist

• Art Specialist (Open Studio)

• Art Specialist (Gallery Guides)

• Cohort Lead

Click here to be directed to the JCCSF Summer Camp Jobs board:

Job Responsibilities

Responsibilities:

  • Be the primary role model for a group of campers, grades K through 8

  • Create a safe, supportive environment for campers

  • Plan, organize and supervise fun and age-appropriate activities

  • Help lead lesson plans and support indoor and outdoor programming

  • Set clear, consistent limits and resolve behavioral challenges with help from supervisors

  • Take on additional responsibilities as required

Requirements:

  • must be at least 16 with a valid work permit

  • willing to commit to at nine weeks of camp plus our Staff Training Week

  • a team player

  • experienced in working with children ages 5 through 15, preferably in a camp setting

  • warm, open and able to respond sensitively to diverse groups of children

  • interested in creating, planning and facilitating group activities

  • appropriately silly and imaginative at play

  • adept at juggling attention to one camper while supervising large groups

  • enthusiastic, flexible and able to improvise (a must)

Summer Hours including paid staff training and direct service hours:

June 7, 2021 – August 13, 2021; 8:00 am – 4:30 pm, Monday – Friday

How To Apply

Apply here

Application Deadline: 6/1/2021

Contact email address: afrigillan@jccsf.org