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Below is the posting for the Head Counselor position at Camp Shemesh in
Amherst, as well as for general counselors.<br>
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The camp is run by the Jewish Community of Amherst and takes place on
the Amherst College campus.<br>
Please note that the starting salary for counselors is more for High
School students. If you are interested in being a counselor I can find
out what the salary range is for college students.<br>
I know that the camp is especially looking for counselors who can also
work as a specialist in Jewish music as well as drama and other arts.<br>
<br>
Please contact me if you have other questions, as I will be serving as
Program Director for the camp.<br>
<br>
Shalom/Salaam,<br>
spn<br>
<br>
Jewish Community of Amherst<br>
Camp Shemesh<br>
Head Counselor Job Posting (1/09)<br>
<br>
The Jewish Community of Amherst's (JCA) Camp Shemesh is seeking a Head
Counselor for its summer season from June 29- August 7th. Located on
the Amherst College campus, Camp Shemesh has a 22-year tradition of
providing children, ages 6-11, with a joyful, creative, spiritually
rich and educationally sound Jewish Day camp experience.<br>
<br>
The Head Counselor is responsible for supporting and assisting the Camp
Program Director in planning and implementing a successful camp program
(including set up and clean up), and for supervising the safety of the
campers in compliance with the regulations of the MA Department of
Health. Prior to the start of camp, the Head Counselor is required to
participate in a staff training/orientation session, during which (s)he
will become certified in Red Cross CPR and First Aid. <br>
<br>
During camp, the Head Counselor may share responsibility for
supervising staff and CITs, and co-facilitating daily staff meetings.
The Program Director and/or Head Counselor must be on site at all
times; present to welcome campers as they arrive, and remain on site
until the last camper has been picked up. Camp hours are 8:30- 4pm,
Monday through Thursday, and 8:30 – 3:30pm on Fridays.<br>
<br>
The Head Counselor may also help with post-season documentation,
including written staff evaluations and inventory taking, and other
tasks as designated by the Program Director.<br>
<br>
Requirements:<br>
<br>
Experience and skill working with children<br>
Knowledge of Jewish customs and tradition<br>
Ability to supervise teen staff and CITs<br>
Enthusiastic personality<br>
Previous camp counseling experience (experience as a Camp Shemesh
Counselor a plus)<br>
Vocal and Instrumental Musical ability a plus (leading songs and
providing guitar or keyboard accompaniment)<br>
<br>
Salary starts at $2,400 for the summer and commensurate with experience.<br>
<br>
Interested applicants may send a letter of interest and resume with 3
references or letters of recommendation to: JCA, 742 Main Street,
Amherst, MA 01002, Attn: Camp Shemesh or email to: <a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:shemesh@j-c-a.org">shemesh@j-c-a.org</a>.
Interviews will be scheduled in March/April.<br>
<br>
Jewish Community of Amherst<br>
Camp Shemesh<br>
Junior and Senior Counselor Position (2/09)<br>
<br>
The Jewish Community of Amherst's (JCA) Camp Shemesh is seeking Junior
and Senior Counselors for its summer season from June 29- August 7th.
Located on the Amherst College campus, Camp Shemesh has a 23-year
tradition of providing children, ages 6-11, with a joyful, creative,
spiritually rich and educationally sound Jewish Day camp experience.
Camp hours are 8:30- 4pm, Monday through Thursday, and 8:30 – 3:30pm on
Fridays.<br>
<br>
Counselors are responsible for supporting and assisting the Camp
Program Director and Head Counselor in planning and implementing a
successful camp program (including set up and clean up), and for
supervising the safety of the campers in compliance with the
regulations of the MA Department of Health. Counselors must be
available during the week prior to camp for staff training/orientation
session, during which they will become certified in Red Cross CPR and
First Aid. <br>
<br>
<br>
Requirements:<br>
<br>
Experience and skill working with children<br>
Knowledge of Jewish customs and tradition<br>
Enthusiastic personality<br>
Previous camp experience (experience as a Camp Shemesh CIT or counselor
a plus)<br>
Vocal and Instrumental Musical ability a plus (leading songs and
providing guitar or keyboard accompaniment)<br>
<br>
Salary starts at $150/week and commensurate with experience.<br>
<br>
Interested applicants should fill out an application with 3 references
or letters of recommendation to: JCA, 742 Main Street, Amherst, MA
01002, Attn: Camp Shemesh or email to: <a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:shemesh@j-c-a.org">shemesh@j-c-a.org</a>. Interviews
will be scheduled in March/April.<br>
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