Before and After Care Coordinator Day Camp
- Full-Time
The St. Louis Jewish Community Center (the J) has been providing excellent health and cultural experiences for the entire community for over 140 years. Members and program participants enjoy access to state-of-the-art facilities and programs, arts, and sports experiences. Employees enjoy a large range of benefits including a complimentary membership! The J's culture is warm and inclusive to all, employees are safe being who they are at work. Be a part of this amazing team and community.
Summary:
This position leads staff, creates, and facilitates activities for our campers who attend our Before and After Care Camp offering.
Responsibilities:
- Attend mandatory staff orientation and Parents’ Meet & Greet.
- Supervise, train, and assist in evaluating Before and After Care staff.
- Work with Camp Director to ensure that Before and After Care provides a safe and fun environment for campers and staff.
- Plan activity schedules for campers in Before and After Care.
- Assist in procedures for camp operations including ordering of supplies, record keeping, parent pick up and drop off, swimming, snack and camper assessments.
- Communicate with parents in an appropriate and customer oriented manner.
- Recognize and respond to opportunities for problem solving.
- Guide groups and individual campers to participate successfully in all aspects of camp activities.
- Observe camper behavior, assess its appropriateness, and apply appropriate behavior management techniques.
- Enforce and teach appropriate safety regulations and emergency procedures.
- Attend all staff meetings throughout the summer.
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma/GED required, college degree preferred.
- Previous camp or childcare experience essential.
- Previous administrative and supervisory experience is a plus.
- Auditory, visual, ambulatory and cognitive, communications and physical ability to complete major tasks at camp is required.
- Ability to relate to and communicate with one’s peer group, parents, and campers’ age and skill levels is required.
- Ability to accept and give guidance and supervision.
- Ability to provide guidance, supervision, and engage with children in an enthusiastic manner.
- Ability to assist campers in emergency situations; including fire, evacuation, illness or injury.
- Past Judaic experiences preferred.
- Current American Red Cross CPR/First Aid certification is required for certain camps (training provided if necessary).
Note: Some camps require successful registration on the Missouri Family Care Safety Registry as a condition of employment. If required, this registration must be maintained in good standing for continued employment.
For more information about the J, please see our website: www.jccstl.org.
The J is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in the Department of Homeland Security's E-verify Program.
Address
St. Louis Jewish Community Center
16801 Baxter Road
Chesterfield, MOIndustry
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