Job Description

Join the 92NY Camps staff team! We are looking for dedicated, enthusiastic individuals to work as Camp Counselors in Camp Pride; a self-contained program for campers who identify as part of the LGTQ+ Community. As part of 92NY Camp Pride, you can enjoy the best of both worlds: live in New York City while traveling to your "office" in the country (all campers and staff travel together on coach buses each day). 92NY's team philosophy creates a stimulating work environment in which every staff member is valued. Camp runs from Monday to Friday from July 21 through July 25 from 8am to 5:45pm; with a pre-camp orientation in June-July. Camp Counselors are responsible for the general safety, development, growth, and skill achievement of the participants in their group.

• Attend staff orientation sessions during July.

• Daily supervision of campers, including meeting campers at camp pickup location (92NY, West Side, or Downtown Manhattan), supervising campers while in transit to and from Camp, supervising and supporting campers eating lunch and during all camper activities.

• Assist regularly scheduled program activities (arts, sports, nature, crafts, ropes, cooking, Shabbat, Israeli Culture programming etc.) commensurate with the abilities, limitations and needs of individual campers.

• Participate in the Camp's swim program and special events (including, but not limited to, Theme Days, Trips, Overnights and/or Late nights).

• Communicate regularly to Camp Director observations and concerns regarding the needs of individual campers, including any difficulties, where necessary.

• Assume responsibilities for the health and safety of campers, with complete awareness of campers' whereabouts and allergies at all times.

• Provide support and assistance to campers and nurture campers at all times while respecting their privacy and sense of self-worth.

• Come prepared every day to fully participate in the Camp’s activities, including the swim program.

• Read and fully comply with the policies of Camp as set forth in the Staff Manual that you will be given during Orientation and always comply with its rules and regulations, including dress code and emergency procedures.

• Exude enthusiasm for Camp life and activities and seek to incorporate the Camp’s values including compassion, kindness, leadership, courage, and mindfulness, while also acting as a role model for campers.

• Ability to stand and walk for several hours, often outside during the summer season.

• Ability to lift 25 lbs.

• Staff Shirt (provided) and sneakers required while on duty; and appropriate swimming attire required for swimming.

• Ability to communicate directly with camp office regarding application, pre-camp paperwork, and throughout summer.

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