Unit Head - Summer Camp 2026

Jewish Community Center Of San FranciscoSan Francisco, CA

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Overview

Schedule

Full-time

Part-time

Career level

Director

Job Description

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Summer Camp at the JCCSF offers one-week to three-week sessions in both the traditional day camp and specialty camp settings for campers in grades K-8. Summer Camp is in session June 1 - August 21. Our classic day camps feature arts & crafts, STEAM projects, and sports. Specialty camps include visual arts, nature exploration, musical theater, science and more.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background working with children in a school or camp setting, experience organizing and planning youth programs, and experience supervising camp staff. This is a very front-facing role, and someone who is outgoing and energetic is a must.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Support general counselors and specialists
Collaborate with staff. This includes daily meetings, and regular verbal and written evaluations.
Coordinate specialty programming with camp specialists, when applicable, and organize and help to lead age-appropriate, fun and engaging programming
Develop supply lists based on need
Provide weekly activity communication
Lead and organize camper pick-up process
Create a safe, supportive, stimulating and fun environment for campers
Always ensure campers' safety
Set clear and consistent limits and resolve behavioral problems with assistance from supervisors
Model appropriate behavior for campers and staff.
Additional responsibilities as required. Work throughout the spring to plan content, work with specialists and prepare for the summer
Serve as a member of the camp leadership team
Help organize and lead staff training.
Appropriately respond to crisis situations.
Step-in for staff breaks.

REQUIREMENTS

Experience working with children in grades K - 10, preferably in a camp setting.
Ability to respond sensitively to diverse groups of children.
Ability to plan and execute creative activities for children.
Ability to lead and motivate groups of campers and staff.
Experience supervising staff.
Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal.
Dedication to and eagerness for working in camp, informal education and youth programs.
Knowledge of summer camps.
Ability to work well both in a team environment and independently.
Enthusiasm, flexibility, and ability to improvise.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Will be working directly with the camp staff as well as youth ages 5-13. Camps take place in ca variety of locations at the JCC such as (camp rooms, basketball gym, art studio, catering kitchen) and outdoors (field trips, sports fields, playground). Locations are dependent on the level of support each camp needs.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Position requires seated or standing use of a computer throughout the day.

STATUS

Non-benefited, non-exempt position

HOURS

10 hours per week for prep starting 5/1-5/22
37.5 hours per week from 5/26/2026 - 8/21/2026

SCHEDULE

Staff Training: June 1,2026-June 5,2026
Summer Direct Service Hours: June 1 ,2026-August 21,2026
8:15am- 4:15pm, Monday- Friday

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

To learn more about working at the JCCSF, including staff culture, hiring practices and policies, and benefits, visit our Careers page: https://www.jccsf.org/about/careers/

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