Summer Camp Supervisor

The Hebrew Educational Society, a thriving multi-service, comprehensive community center located in southeast Brooklyn, provides a diverse array of programs and services within a multicultural, multi-ethnic environment that is inclusive of people of all ages and ability levels. Programs include Early Childhood, After School, Camps, Athletic and Aquatic Activities, Older Adults & People with disabilities.

The H.E.S. Summer Day Camp is seeking a qualified individual to assume the role of summer camp Unit Head. The program consists of children within each Unit attending 45 minute – 1 hour sessions in addition to going on day, extended day and overnight trips. The position requires the individual to attend and facilitate pre-camp meetings, trainings and orientations. The groups in each Unit range in size from 10 – 25 children per group and upwards of 160 children per Unit. In addition, supervision of staff is required.

Responsibilities:

• Supervise, support and direct staff
• Facilitate activities 
• Maintain order in a large group setting
• Support children’s emotional, social and physical growth within the HES Summer Camp
• Ensure daily schedules are adhered to
• Communication with parents / guardians
• Safety of all staff and campers

Qualifications:

• Must have prior camp experience or experience working with children
• Must be outgoing, responsible and organized
• Must be creative
• Must be able to develop curriculum / activities
• Prior / current supervision experience is required
• Education / course work relating to supervision is preferred

Temporary Summer Position from: June 28, 2023 – August 18, 2023 (M-F 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM)

The hours above are not inclusive of prior camp obligations, extended day and overnight trips.

Determined by prior experience and education pertaining to childhood development / supervision & camp experience

The Hebrew Educational Society reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. The H.E.S. is an equal opportunity employer/program.

To Apply:  Please submit a cover letter and resume, as a Word or PDF document only.  Please indicate “Position” in the subject line and send it to [email protected].

Due to the high volume of applicants, only qualified candidates will be contacted.