Are you interested in being a part of Sprout Tzevet (Staff)? We’re looking for creative, energetic, caring people to make a difference in the lives of the children that join us at camp. Camp Sprout Lake is a residential, summer camp located in Verbank, NY, just over an hour north of NYC. Counselors live in bunk and supervise campers grades 2nd-8th.
Qualifications
- High school graduate
- Experience working with children (we provide extensive training)
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Exhibit patience and understanding
- Ability to receive and follow detailed instruction
- Capable of working in a fast-paced, ever-changing, environment
- Ability to sit, stand, or maintain physical activity for an extended period of time
- Knowledge of Jewish culture and traditions
Responsibilities
- Be a positive role model
- Provide a physically and mentally safe and healthy environment, while having fun!
- Establish a relationship with each camper and providing support to ensure a successful summer
- Mediate campers problems and offer effective solutions, and asking for help from supervisors when needed
- Help campers prepare for each day, ensuring proper hygiene, appropriate clothing for weather and activities
- Report behavioral issues, injuries, or other information, including issues of bullying or rule-breaking to supervisors
- Be responsible for knowing and adhering to all camp policies
- Sit shmira (in-bunk night watch) on a rotating schedule
- Other responsibilities as assigned by supervisors
WE’RE LOOKING FOR STAFF MEMBERS IN ALL AREAS, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:
- Life Guards
- Athletics
- Arts & Crafts
- Nature
- Science/STEM instructors
- Ropes Course
- Song Leaders
- Counselors
- Outdoor Adventure
- Woodworking
- Ceramics
- Drama
Camp Young Judaea Sprout Lake provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Camp Young Judaea Sprout Lake complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Camp Young Judaea Sprout Lake expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Camp Young Judaea Sprout Lake’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.
