Summer 2025 Visual Arts Camp Junior Counselor (Rising 10th or 11th Grade)

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:

• Entering 10th or 11th grade by August.
• Camp and/or leadership experience.
• Good communication skills and ability to work well with children.
• Good character and integrity.
• Interest in art preferred.
• The desire to work with children in a day-camp setting.
• Commitment to building a safe, child-focused community.
• 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 Visual Arts Camp Junior 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 the Visual Arts Camp Counselors and Unit Director, Junior Counselors are responsible for assisting in the planning, conducting, and supervising a variety of art activities for campers in 2nd through 8th grade in a day camp setting. In addition, Junior Counselors will assist in the camp art show, and be responsible for the care and supervision of the campers assigned to their group.

Requirements

• Participate in staff training prior to the beginning of the camp program.
• Supervision of a camp group and attend to their needs.
• 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.
• Assist in organizing, collecting and transporting necessary supplies.
• Assist in the clean-up of all activities and lunch area.
• Assist in Art Shows.
• Assist in supervising and participating in crafts, games and other camp activities.
• Participate in parent related programs such as “Meet the Counselor”.
• Attend and contribute to weekly staff meetings and trainings.
• Report any behavior problems to a VA Camp Counselor or Unit Director. 
• Any other responsibilities as assigned by Unit Director