Qualifications:

• Available to attend proper certification training prior to the summer.
• Prior experience in activity area; preferably in a teaching or leadership role.
• Skill and ability in working with children. Ability to communicate with, relate to, and serve as an example.
• Ability to serve as an adult role model -- surrogate parent -- for all chanichim.
• Willingness and ability to take full responsibility for the lives of chanichim. Common sense, safety-consciousness, and high moral character required.
• Ability to accept guidance and support. Willingness and ability to ask for help.
• Ability to assist in teaching activities.
• Specialist must have graduated highschool at least one year prior to their start date.

Responsibilities:

• Is responsible for technical and programmatic support of the Department Head; including but not limited to setup and takedown, prep, camper supervision, and safety.
• Under the direction of the Department Head, should inventory, maintain, setup and takedown program area.
• Be available to be a support teacher for various other related activities, and lead them if necessary.
• Follows all Camp and ACA guidelines for course activities.
• Able and willing to work with a variety of staff members in a calm, collected manner at all times.
• Participate regularly and enthusiastically in all Camp programs.
• Teach or assist in teaching electives and specialties. Plan and lead cabin activities.
• Take an active role in evening program and/or Z’Man Eidah planning.
• Attend in-camp training sessions and staff meetings as required.
• Be totally familiar with all emergency procedures and first aid.
• Able and willing to work with a variety of staff members in a calm, collected manner at all times.
• Responsible for the health, safety, and happiness of ALL chanichim at ALL times.