Program Summary

Open from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday, with pre and post-camp extension

options, the JCC Day Camp offers premium summer programs infused with Jewish values and culture

from Kindergarten through high school.

Located on the Longmeadow/Springfield line, Camp JCC is easily accessible for CT and MA

residents. Camp JCC is located on 20 acres of beautiful grounds with basketball and tennis courts, a

playground, athletic fields, woods, a high and low ropes course, a zip line, a picnic grove, a pavilion, and

more. Additionally, its air-conditioned indoor facility boasts rock climbing, a fitness center, a stage, an

arts and crafts studio, and more.

With the encouragement and guidance of our highly-skilled staff, campers participate in programs

and activities that have been designed to foster learning, growth, creativity, teamwork, and above all,

safe fun. Instruction from our arts and crafts, music, nature, ropes course, and sports specialists will help

them discover their hidden talents. Whether making new friends or developing new skills, JCC campers

will experience their best summer ever!

Essential Functions

• Plan and execute a diverse, engaging, accessible, and inclusive sports curriculum that can be

modified for children from Kindergarten through high school.

• Ensure the day-to-day safety and happiness of campers while at camp

• Actively participate in activities for campers

• Plan and implement fun and engaging activities for campers while at camp

• Build on the foundation of Jewish values held by the JCC

• Be proud of the program and curriculum that you put together and implement

• Fully participate in staff training and weekly meetings.

• Participate in activities with the children in the program throughout the day. This includes eating

lunch, participating in singing, and being part of arrival and dismissal procedures.

Requirements

• Applicants should have a minimum of 1 year of experience working with children in a structured

setting. Prior experience in summer camps preferred.

• Must enjoy working with children and be active as well as adaptable to change.

• Applicants must be prepared to work in a professional environment and must be dependable.

• Must show strong leadership skills, enjoy working in a team setting, and have the desire to build

relationships with children, parents, peers, and co-workers.

• Must be a team player and a strong communicator.

• Must be at least 18 years old

Pay Scale

Pay scale is dependent on the successful applicant’s prior experience, and tenure with the J.