Attention all free-spirits!!! Seeking all adventurers!!! Come one, come all to the best summer job in the land! At JCamps, right here in Austin, Texas, help create an awesome summer experience for our wonderful campers. Walk away with countless memories, great new friends, and stories to last a lifetime! It’s the summer, why not love your job?We want you to help us build a legacy that will be felt far into the future. A camp is only as good as its staff, and you will be an essential ingredient in making this summer memorable. We are looking for responsible, hardworking people like YOU to keep the camp magic alive!Our great benefits: - We’ll pay you a weekly rate between $600 and $640.
- We’ll provide you with the opportunity to make a difference in the Central Texas Jewish community every day.
- Free JCC Membership ($200 value)
- Brand new pool, aquatics center and tennis courts
- New and updated locker rooms, with sauna, steam room and private showers
- FREE fitness classes and state of the art fitness floor
- No nights or weekends!
As a Senior Counselor, you will be assigned to a group of 15-18 campers, based by grade, Kindergarten-6th grade along with another co-counselor. Counselors will manage the daily routine and activities for their group. This position is a seasonal full-time position. The expected hours are from 8AM-4PM Monday through Friday. Seasonal work begins May 28 and goes through July 26 with opportunities to work through August 16. Hours are subject to change based on the camp’s needs..What you will be doing:- Work together as a team with their co-counselors to implement activities and transitions of the day.
- Act as the primary programmer and group facilitator for the group for scheduled choice-activity time and other downtime.
- Create activities with the goals and objectives of the camp while meeting the needs of the campers to ensure participation.
- Participate fully in programs and do written work, as necessary.
- Set a behavior example for campers.
- Attend and participate in all aspects of the camp including swimming and other water activities.
What you will bring:- Experience with elementary aged children is preferred.
- Positive attitude and self-motivated.
- Works well collaboratively in a team environment.
- Adhere to our Mission, Core Values, and all HR policies and procedures.
- Must be able to meet routine office physical demands including climbing stairs, carrying up to 20-pound objects and possessing the dexterity and vision to operate office computers and equipment.
What we care about:Shalom Austin is a community-minded, inclusive organization. We are committed to creating and supporting a safe, welcoming and diverse workplace for all people regardless of race, religion, disability, gender or sexual orientation.Shalom Austin Core Values:- UNITY. You recognize the importance of one team that leverages resources, talents and expertise to achieve a common purpose.
- EXCELLENCE. You are committed to continual improvement, and you consistently set new standards for success.
- RESPECT. You nurture your workplace through honesty, sincerity, and responsibility.
- CREATIVITY. You approach both opportunities and obstacles with a spirit of flexibility, thinking critically to achieve innovative solutions.
- INITIATIVE. You are a self-starter, driven to exceed expectations and claim a sense of ownership as you pursue your goals.
- KNOWLEDGE. You engage in continuous learning and actively seek opportunities that provide professional enrichment and personal fulfillment.
Shalom Austin provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion*, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Due to the high volume of applications received, we cannot respond to individual telephone inquiries about whether or not a position has been filled. Only applicants selected to move forward in the recruitment process will be contacted by phone; all other applicants will be notified by email.
Shalom Austin provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion*, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
