Location and Job Title:

Day Camp Counselor (Junior or Senior Counselor)
Harold and Elaine Shames JCC on the Hudson
371 S Broadway
Tarrytown, NY 10591

Principal Responsibilities:

Looking for a fun and rewarding way to spend your summer? Join River Friends Day Camp as a Head Counselor, where you'll help create an engaging, active, and welcoming environment for children ages 2-6 years old. Every day is a new adventure--leading arts and crafts, organizing gym and field games, planning creative activities, and fostering friendships among campers. If you have a passion for working with children and want to be part of a dynamic, energetic team, this is the perfect role for you! We're looking for responsible, enthusiastic team players who love working with kids--especially future educators and childcare professionals. The connections you build here will last a lifetime.

Minimum Qualifications:

Available all summer season

Hours: Weekdays from 8:00AM - 3:00PM

Dates: June 30 - August 15th (Additional hours required for training)

Must be 16 years old to apply

Salary:

Under $25,000

Agency Information:

The Shames Jewish Community Center on the Hudson has grown to be the center of Jewish community life in the Westchester Rivertowns, providing educational, social, cultural, recreational, fitness and wellness programs for individuals of all ages, all faiths and all backgrounds. It is a warm and welcoming place to be.

The Shames JCC is a 75,000 square foot facility on a 6.6 acre campus . Our current membership of almost 1800 families from throughout Westchester County enjoy our state of the art fitness and aquatics centers, a full court gymnasium, a varied scheduled of adult and children's activities, and an early childhood program that is second to none. Focusing on its mission to keep our members Moving, Learning and Connecting, the Shames is the place where adults can take over 100 free exercise classes, attend a lecture, workshop or special event and make lasting relationships. Youngsters come to our Early Childhood Center for their first learning experience. They participate in our after-school program, day camps, and a full range of enrichment classes, including music, sports, and crafts. Our special needs program offers services and activities for all ages.

The JCC offers member and non-member programs and provides scholarship opportunities for those who cannot afford activity fees.