Camp Fit N Fun Specialist

Summer Camp Fit n’ Fun Specialist (Summer/Seasonal/Temporary)

About the Opportunity:

Are you a PE Teacher in need of beautiful minds to (get into) shape this summer? Or maybe a personal trainer who loves to help children excel in sports and fitness? The JCC Indianapolis is seeking a Fit n’ Fun Specialist to join our summer camp team to be responsible for creating engaging and educational experiences through fitness and physical activities. Note that this position requires a commitment for the entire season of June 3rd – July 26th (plus orientation).

What you’ll be doing:

• Create and implement lessons plans weekly that provide instruction, develop, and deliver fitness/physical activities that are safe, fun, and appropriate to the campers' age and abilities
• Collaborate with camp counselors and specialist counselors
• Plan and execute a two-day field day event for all of camp at the end of the summer.
• Assist in planning other camp activities as needed with leadership team
• Embrace and model the JCC Internal Service Standards of Respect, Gratitude, Communication, The Golden Rule, and Ownership/Accountability

What you bring to the table:

• Minimum 1-2 years work-related experience preferred, specifically in the field of physical activity
• Must be at least 16 years of age
• CPR/First Aid certification required
• Familiarity with swim instruction or willingness to learn
• Solid understanding of Jewish customs or traditions or the willingness to learn
• Proven ability to use good judgement in all situations

What we offer:

• Pay rate of $12-14/hour (depending upon experience)
• Dates: Orientation takes place in May, Camp runs 6/3/2024 – 7/26/2024
• Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 AM-4 PM
• Free JCC membership which includes access to a state-of-the art fitness facility, and water park
• Great work environment on 42 acres of beautiful, wooded grounds
• The opportunity to do mission-driven work and create ‘happy campers’ every day

Additional Information:

The work environment is fast-paced and requires high mobility, standing, walking (sometimes on uneven terrain), bending, sitting, bending, reaching, kneeling (to be eye-level with a child). Must be able to lift up to 45 pounds. Must have the visual, auditory and verbal ability to observe campers and counselors and respond to appropriately and effectively in the event of an emergency.