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Alper JCC Miami is on the lookout for talented and enthusiastic individuals to fill the position of Summer Camp Specialist. If you're ready to lead and guide children in an exciting Specialty area, this is the opportunity you've been waiting for!
POSITION: Summer Camp Specialist
QUALIFICATIONS:
Entering at least Junior year in College with knowledge and ability in the Specialty Field.
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Lead and guide a group of children in a Specialty area. Specialties may include Drama, PE, Music, STEM, Dance, Rocketry, Robotics, Teambuilding, or Art.
- Embrace and fulfill the camp's philosophy and objectives.
- Be a positive role model in actions, manners, and language.
- Display enthusiasm, initiative, patience, self-control, and a sense of humor.
- Arrive on time and maintain excellent attendance.
SPECIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Mandatory attendance and participation at pre-camp orientation.
- Responsible for planning engaging activities for the group, fostering positive relationships, and promoting camper independence.
- Request needed materials in advance.
- Complete and turn in activity plans 2-3 weeks before weekly activities.
- Supervise the health, hygiene, safety, and personal belongings of campers.
- Assist with all camp Special Events and Staff Orientation.
- Desire and ability to work with all Camp J Staff, guiding bunk counselors in supporting specialty activities.
- Carry out assigned carpool responsibilities.
- Turn in weekly newsletter information.
- Read the Staff Manual, comply with camp rules and regulations, and cooperate fully with the Camp Director.
- Complete any required grant activities and data collection, if applicable.
- Attend all meetings as directed, including weekly staff meetings.
- Maintain open and positive communication with Unit Supervisor and Camp Director.
- Represent and be an ambassador for the Alper JCC & Youth Department.
- Additional responsibilities as deemed necessary by the Camp Director.
SKILLS:
- Ability to differentiate lesson plans based on the needs of the campers.
- Ability to engage campers through multiple modalities.
- Physical capability to meet the demands of the job.
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
- Ability to thrive in a dynamic and energetic work environment.
Bring your creativity and expertise to our camp community! Apply now and be part of an extraordinary summer at Alper JCC Miami! #CampSpecialist #SummerAdventure #AlperJCCMiami
About Alper JCC Miami:
Located in sunny, beautiful Miami, FL, the sprawling Alper JCC Miami on The Jay Morton-Levinthal Campus lies in the heart of the suburb of Kendall. Convenient and accessible, our Center provides many opportunities for the Jewish community and all south Miami-Dade County residents to enjoy recreational, educational, cultural and social activities.We offer our members and guests the chance to meet and connect with individuals and families from all over. For fitness enthusiasts, our Fitness Center is a great place to play racquetball, train with a friend in the gym, play tennis or swim in our chilled/heated 25 yard outdoor swimming pool. Our Youth and Adult Building, home to a wide selection of adult programs and our children's department offers the young and young at heart a place to gather and socialize. Also, our Sablotsky Cultural Arts Center hosts visual arts exhibits and performance or all ages and focuses on bringing renowned Jewish artists, authors, and entertainers for the community to enjoy!
