Camp Senior Counselor Summer 2025

Position Title: Camp Senior Counselor             Dept No: 603, 613, 623, 633, 643000    Department: Camp

Personnel Code:  Camp Staff                           Status:  Non-Exempt                         ��   Supervisor: Dir JCC Camps

Mission Statement:

The Jewish Community Center of Greater Columbus is a human service agency offering a varied program that is Jewish in nature.  It is committed to enhancing the quality of individual and family life through the promotion of physical, intellectual and spiritual wellness.  It provides educational and cultural programs that reflect the Jewish heritage, health related activities and many services to the community at large.  Through its wide array of programs, the JCC pursues its mission of strengthening the individual, family and community. 

Revised by the Board of Trustees on April 16, 2012

Vision Statement:

The JCC nurtures a passion for Jewish learning and living.  Through programs and services, the JCC provides comfortable and inviting environments in which the community can thrive.

Revised by the Board of Trustees on April 16, 2012

Agency Expectations:

• To support the mission of the JCC.   

• To ensure the highest quality of programs and services and possess a working knowledge of agency programs and services.          

• To represent the agency and provide the highest quality of customer service to the individuals and groups with whom you come into contact.   

• To welcome, thank and engage JCC members and guests on a daily basis. 

• To treat fellow staff with respect.   

• To adhere to all policies and practices provided in the employee handbook.   

• To wear JCamps Staff shirt and attend appropriate staff meetings.   

Camp Goals:  The Jewish Community Center of Greater Columbus Day Camp provides children with a variety of experiences and activities to enhance their Jewish identity, create fun and adventure, develop an appreciation and understanding for the outdoors and develop each camper as an individual and as a member of a group.

Position Summary:  The Senior Camp Counselor reports to the Camp Director and is responsible for the primary supervision of camp participants, daily administration of the Summer Camp program; including creating and implementing programs, ensuring the well-being and safety of each camper, maintaining a fun and safe environment for all staff and campers.

Supervised by Director of JCC Camps and/or Camp Director

Essential Functions: 

• Ability to communicate with fellow staff and train campers in safety regulations and emergency procedures.
• Visual and auditory ability to identify and respond to environmental and other hazards related to the activity.