Pay Range: $18.50 - $19.20 / hour Dates of Camp: Regular Camp session is Monday, June 9, 2025 - Friday, August 9, 2025. Additional work available through Wednesday, August 13, 2025 for Post Camp.  The Place: The Oshman Family Jewish Community Center (OFJCC) is an exciting and innovative non-profit organization in the heart of Silicon Valley. We create fun, meaningful, inclusive and joyful experiences through educational, social, cultural, spiritual, fitness and wellness programs. Join us! Year-round positions available!   The Job: Are you a great role model and love interacting with kids? If so, this might be the role for you! As a  Junior Camp Counselor you will be responsible for the support of engaging and supervising children ranging from 4-12 years old.  Junior Camp Counselors are role models, who are responsible for creating a welcoming and safe environment for campers to grow and learn, and lead activities that are fun, exciting, and intentional through our camp values.   The Core Duties:  + With the support of the camp counselor, Jr Camp Counselors will help supervise an assigned group of campers during the camp day to ensure the safety and well-being of each camper + Be a role model to campers and staff by maintaining a positive attitude when interacting with campers, other staff, and camp families and set a good example to campers and others in regard to general camp procedures and practices including sanitation, schedule and sportsmanship + Lead and co-lead a variety of camp value-based camp activities for your camper group, including but not limited to: arts and crafts, sports, stem projects, water play and swimming, classic camp games, and teambuilding + Participate enthusiastically and lead your group in elements of Chavurah (morning song session), L’hitraot (afternoon song session and gratitude), and Shabbat The Essentials: + 16 Years of age + Experience working with youth in a camp or other recreational setting + Maintain a positive attitude in complex situations after working long hours + Adjust quickly to changes with open mind and flexibility + Recognize and respond to emergency situations + Ability to meaningfully engage with all age levels + Strong interpersonal and communication skills.  Ability to communicate information clearly (both written and oral) + Ability to make sound independent judgment and decisions when circumstances arise + Positive, upbeat and enthusiastic about working with children + Ability to work effectively and cooperatively with a diverse group that includes OFJCC staff, parents, children and the public + Certified in CPR for Children and Adults (or ability to obtain certification upon employment) Visit www.paloaltojcc.org for more! Powered by JazzHR