EXPECTATIONS:

• Serve as a leader, positive role model, and upstanding member of the Camp Chi staff team

• To be responsible for self and camper care

• Be present and participatory in all cabin and village activities

• Embody and demonstrate Camp Chi’s core values of kindness, community and respect

• Communicate proactively, regularly and openly with supervisors, staff members and camp leadership

• Adhere to and assist enforcement of Camp Chi’s rules, regulations, and policies

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide a positive and enriching Jewish environment where campers can build self esteem, independence, and, strong individual and group relationships

• Monitor and assess camper health, safety and well being

• Communicate regularly and proactively with supervisor and co-counselors

• Work collaboratively with co-counselors, specialists and other members of the camp community

• Oversee and supervise daily camper routines

• Develop creative age appropriate cabin and village programs and activities

• Implement cabin rules and rituals that embody Camp Chi’s core value

• Observe and manage camper behavior

• Formally and informally check in with and evaluate campers adjustment to camp

• Must be at least 18 years of age

• High School graduate or equivalent preferred

• Demonstrated ability to work within a team

• Passion or desire to work with children in the future

• Previous responsibilities in taking care of children is preferred

• Must be able to trouble shoot and problem solve in high stress situations

-Knowledge of Jewish Culture

Desire to Work with Children, Experience in Programming

JCC Camp Chi is one of the Midwest's premier resident camps. Each summer, Chi serves boys and girls in 4th-11th grade through two-, four- and eight-week camp sessions. Set on 600 acres near the Wisconsin Dells, Chi offers the best facilities and over 40 specialty activities that aim to build campers' skills and boost self esteem.