• Participate in pre-camp training.

• Along with your co-counselor, supervise 12-15 campers during all camp activities.
• This includes campers with special needs that may be a part of your general group.
• Full participation in all camp activities, including swimming twice a day.
• Lead and/or assist in small and large group activities either within your group or in the Neighborhoods
• Work with your co-counselor to provide the highest level of support and programming for your campers.
• Work with other counselors in your unit to help them provide support to their campers.
• Be familiar with and enforce the personnel policies, safety rules, and program of the camp.
• Participate in all camp meetings, activities, and special programs.
• Keep records as required, including documenting all incidents and behavioral issues.
• Ensure the health, safety, and welfare of all campers in any area or program at camp.
• Model appropriate behavior to campers including on the bus to and from camp.
• Use positive behavior-management techniques with campers.
• Perform any other program or agency-related duties or special projects as directed by the supervisor.

• Staff lunch is provided by the camp each day.
• Free summer fitness membership at our 3 JCCs

• Must be entering senior year of High School or equivalent
• Previous experience working with children
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to remain calm and maintain perspective under pressure.
• Commitment to work collaboratively with others.
• Ability to be flexible and adapt to changing needs.
• Must be enthusiastic and demonstrate and desire to go the extra mile;
• Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

• Status: Seasonal, Mondays through Fridays, June 28 - August 18th, including 40-45 hours of staff training in June held on some Sundays and evenings. No camp on July 3rd or July 4th.
• Hours: 8:00 am-5:00 pm during the summer
• Compensation: $2400-$3700 for the summer.

Established in 1917 as one of the first Jewish community centers in New York City, the YM & YWHA of Washington Heights and Inwood (the Y) is a thriving and visionary not-for-profit human services organization in Northern Manhattan. We welcome people of diverse ethnicities and all ages, from pre-school to older adults, into the Y family with a wide range of educational, recreational and social services and programs that focus on improving the quality of their lives. With a long and distinguished history, the Y is a multi-service community center that is well known for its nurturing environment and non-judgmental philosophy.