Music Specialist - Camp

Enjoy fun in the sun with children, teens, and adults as a J Camp counselor! Contribute to a welcoming environment, set a positive example for children, grow your skills and resume, and earn money all summer long!

The Camp Music Specialist is responsible for creating and implementing engaging activities for campers in a designated summer camp program area. Music is an integral part of the ruach (spirit) of camp. The Music Specialist plans and executes music activities in 45-minute increments for campers of varying ages, combining Jewish and Israeli songs, children’s songs, and American pop and folk classics. The Music Specialist also helps lead camp-wide song sessions at boker tov (morning circle) and at shabbat. This job requires some prep time leading up to camp and works closely with the Assistant Camp Director.

Schedule: 7-10 weeks during summer (+1 week of training); Monday-Friday, 40 hours per week.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Education/Experience:

• Experience working with children preferred.
• Experience playing/teaching music preferred.
• Current CPR, First Aid, and AED Certification for adults/children/infants, or willing to take courses before the start of camp (training will be offered through the J).

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively and respectfully with diverse populations.
• Knowledge of relevant health and safety practices.
• Ability to coach and empower campers, counselors in training, and fellow staff members.
• Ability to maintain appropriate professional boundaries with campers, team members, and supervisors.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to work effectively independently and in a team setting.
• Ability to exercise good judgment.

Additional Employment Requirements:

• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Satisfactorily pass a criminal background check.

Compensation and Benefits Include:

• Full Family SJCC Membership which includes gym, basketball court and pool. (Employees who work 20+ hours)
• Discounts for SJCC programming for you and your family.
• Washington Paid Sick Leave (Part-time, on call, seasonal employees)
• Washington State Pay Range: $19.00/hour to $22.00/hour
• Actual compensation within the pay range will be decided based on factors including but not limited to, skills, relevant experience, and specific work location.

The Stroum Jewish Community Center is an equal opportunity employer. Our vision is to be the Puget Sound’s most open and welcoming community-centered Jewish organization. We provide inclusive opportunities for all and celebrate our differences. As an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Learn More about J Camp here: https://sjcc.org/programs/j-kids/summer-j-camp/summer-camp-basics/become-a-camp-counselor/