Why this role matters:

Lessans Camp JCC at the Bender JCC of Greater Washington is a place where every child in the greater Washington D.C. area — regardless of developmental ability — can experience the joys of summer camp.

This position in our day camp works with campers 1:1 or 1:2 and is responsible for the supervision and safety of campers and activities at Lessans Camp JCC. You can choose to work as an Inclusion Counselor or a Kochavim Counselor. Inclusion Counselors work 1:1 or 1:2 with campers ages 4-12 with disabilities, who need extra support in order to fully participate in camp. Kochavim Counselors are responsible for teens and young adults ages 12-21 with disabilities.

See the magic of Lessans Camp JCC: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EI29oxMjSmE

Core Responsibilities include:

Supervision and Engagement
-Assist the aquatics staff during instructional swim and recreational swim with active supervision of your assigned Lessans camper(s)
-Actively participate in specialist-led activities by joining in, demonstrating enthusiasm, helping campers as needed, and ensuring everyone stays involved and on task.

Camper Care
-Collaborate with counselors, Inclusion Team, and the Health Room to manage camper’s health needs.
-Demonstrate sensitivity to the needs of campers served, interact appropriately with campers in a variety of situations, appropriately model behavior (enthusiasm, sense of humor, patience, and self-control), and use positive behavior-management techniques.
-Creatively adapt and individualize activities to the specific needs of campers.
-Assist campers with changing into and out of swim clothing in the locker rooms.
-Implement behavior charts, visual schedules, etc. as needed, in coordination with Unit Leadership, Inclusion Team, Specialists, and Yoetzet.

Preparation, Planning, and Organization
-Combine efforts with other staff members to ensure programs and activities run smoothly.

Communication and Attendance
-Actively participate in arrival and dismissal procedures.
-Provide daily written communication with camper’s parents about campers’ daily progress and other pertinent information.
-Attend all required sessions, orientations, staff meetings, late stays, and trips planned for the group(s).
-Professionally communicate and collaborate with external providers supporting campers through other agencies.

We are looking for Specialists in the following program areas:

-Art/Ceramics
-Drama
-Nature
-Rock Wall
-STEM
-Sports (Baseball, Basketball, Soccer, Hockey, Football)

Why this role matters:

Lessans Camp JCC at the Bender JCC of Greater Washington is a place where every child in the greater Washington D.C. area — regardless of developmental ability — can experience the joys of summer camp.

Lessans Camp JCC is a day camp, and Specialists run the specialized programs that are part of the camp experience. Each Specialist is responsible for creating and implementing activities for their designated specialty area. This position works with campers ages 4-21 with all abilities.

See the magic of Lessans Camp JCC: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EI29oxMjSmE

Core Responsibilities include:

Leadership and Professional Development
-Plan, direct, and supervise the specialty program area, including creating program curriculum for a range of ages and abilities.
-Mentor staff and campers about expected behavior in the specialty time and appropriate use of equipment.
-Work with Lessans Camp JCC Leadership to plan and implement camp -wide special events and activities.
-Delegate tasks to counselors, such as setting up equipment, managing transitions between activities, assisting with camper behavior, etc.

Supervision and Engagement
-Supervise and engage with all participants (ages 4-21) in programs and activities while under the position’s care.
-Substitute for absent counselors as needed and requested.

Camper Care
-Demonstrate sensitivity to the needs of campers served, interact appropriately with campers in a variety of situations, appropriately model behavior, enthusiasm, sense of humor, patience, and self-control and use positive behavior-management techniques.
-Work with the Adaptive Recreation Coordinator to ensure activities are accessible.

Preparation, Planning, and Organization
-Submit written activity plans, including two days of rainy day/absent plans & supplies lists to the Associate Camp Director.
-Meet with Associate Camp Director weekly.

Communication and Attendance
-Assist with arrival and dismissal as scheduled.

Why this role matters:

Lessans Camp JCC at the Bender JCC of Greater Washington is a place where every child in the greater Washington D.C. area — regardless of developmental ability — can experience the joys of summer camp.

Lessans Camp JCC is a day camp, and the Head Nurse is responsible for supervising the health room, nurse(s), and EMT as well as providing health care to all campers and staff within the guidelines of the Bender JCC of Greater Washington.

Core Responsibilities include:

-Provide healthcare to meet individual needs of camp staff and campers. Collaborate with other medical staff to meet medical needs.
-Supervise all other nurses and medical staff working within the health room.
-Follow healthcare policies and procedures as described in the standing orders and medical program.
-Review all medical policies with volunteer doctor and Camp Director to ensure licensing by county, state and American Camp Association (ACA). Comply with the Maryland State Department of Health and Mental Hygiene and ACA standards.
-Conduct a staff orientation session on medical, health, and safety services.
-Inventory and order all necessary medical supplies and equipment and set up the health room prior to the start of camp.
-Review camper and staff medical files prior to camp. Contact parents for specific follow-up questions.
-Keep all medications used by campers and staff.
-Ensure staff and camper health examinations are current and on file.
-Prepare and utilize daily medical log for treatment and medications.
-Prepare and record insurance and incident report forms as required by the state and Bender JCC.
-Oversee first aid procedures and supplies. Prepare and distribute first aid kits throughout camp including in camp vehicles, kitchens, offices, pools, activity areas, and out-of-camp trips.
-Observe and assess sanitation and safety conditions of the camp. Supervise sanitary conditions throughout camp.
-Report any health problems or symptoms of illness to the Camp Director.
-Attend all orientation sessions and staff meetings.