COUNSELING STAFF 

New this summer! In addition to living in a cabin and, along with a co-counselor, being primarily responsible for the participation and well-being of the 10-12 campers in that cabin, counselors will also specialize in a program area (e.g. sports, education, challenge course, art, etc). When applying, individuals should request program areas in which they have some expertise (additional training will be provided during Staff Orientation). Applicants will be hired as general counselors; placement into appropriate eidot (units) and specialty areas will take place approximately four weeks prior to the summer.

Madrih Tz'ir (Junior Counselor): Madrihim Tz'irim live in cabins with the campers. They are involved in every aspect of camp, providing the best possible camping experience for their campers.
    Graduating high school seniors are eligible for this position.

Madrih (Senior Counselor): Madrihim live in cabins with the campers. They are involved in every aspect of camp, providing the best possible camping experience for their campers. As responsible, mature young adults, madrihim serve as role models for the campers in how to lead a healthy, Reconstructionist life.
    Madrihim are entering college sophomores or older.

Sgan Rosh Eidah (Assistant Unit Head): The Sgan Rosh Eidah serves as a senior counselor and assists the Rosh Eidah in management and organization of the eidah (unit).
    Sganei Rashei Eidot are entering college seniors or older.

Rosh Eidah (Unit Head): The Rosh Eidah serves as program director and coordinator for his/her eidah (unit) and as a member of the all-camp senior program staff. The Rosh Eidah is also responsible for day-to-day management of the eidah.
    Rashei Eidot are college graduates and older.

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 EDUCATIONAL STAFF 

Rosh Hinuh (Director of Education): The Rosh Hinuh assists in the development of the camp curriculum prior to the summer season. S/he works closely with faculty to plan and implement the havayot (experiential Jewish programming) and Civilization Days throughout the summer. S/he also assists madrihim (counselors) in running educational programs for their campers. The Rosh Hinuh is responsible for organizing opportunities for ongoing Jewish learning for staff members. S/he should have extensive teaching experience and a high level of proficiency in Judaism.
    The position of Rosh Hinuh is open to college graduates and older.

Rosh Ruhaniyut v'Shira (Director of Spiritual and Music): The Rosh Ruhaniyut v'Shira organizes all camp services, song and dance sessions, and b'nai mitzvah tutoring. Camp services consist of daily shaharit and ma'ariv, kabbalat shabbat, shabbat morning Torah service, and havdalah. The Rosh Ruhaniyut v'Shira should have extensive prayer and song leading experience. Knowledge of and ability to play musical instruments is preferred. Individuals applying for this position should have knowledge of Jewish song and dance in a cultural, as well as a religious, sense.
    The position of Rosh Ruhaniyut v'Shira is open to college graduates and older.

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 SENIOR PROGRAM STAFF 

Challenge Course Director: As Director of the Challenge Education Program, this individual oversees the challenge course site and program - using the high and low ropes courses to build a stronger camp community while also offering campers a way to challenge themselves. The Challenge Course Director is responsible for designing and implementing all programmatic aspects of the course, while also guaranteeing the safety of all participants. The Challenge Course Director must be certified to operate a low and high ropes challenge course .
    This position is open to college graduates and older.

Aquatics Director: The Waterfront Director oversees all activities that take place at the pool and lake on camp property, as well as managing the boating program and boat slip at Lake Wallenpaupack. S/he should have experience teaching children and managing an instructional swimming program. The Waterfront Director must be a person who can pay great detail to safety and organization, and must have a calm demeanor. The Waterfront Director must have current Water Safety Instructor certification with CPR and Life Guard Training; small craft certifications are preferred.
    This position is open to college graduates and older.

Sports Director: The Sports Director oversees the athletic component of our camp program. The Sports Director must have extensive teaching experience and a high level of proficiency in this specialty, preferably in a number of sports. S/he must be able to integrate recreational activities and healthy competition with a clear sense of safety and Jewish values. S/he is responsible for ensuring that all equipment and facilities are used safely and remain in good repair.
    This position is open to college graduates and older.

Arts Director: The Arts Director oversees the artistic components of the camp program. S/he must have extensive teaching experience and a high level of proficiency in this specialty, preferably in a number of different media. S/he must be able to integrate the arts with Jewish values and with the summer educational program. S/he will oversee all art-based electives and coordinate with staff members to enrich other programs with the arts.
    This position is open to college graduates and older.

Drama Director: The Drama Director oversees the drama components of the camp program. The Drama Director must have extensive teaching experience and a high level of proficiency in this specialty. S/he must be able to integrate drama with Jewish values and with the summer educational program. S/he will oversee all drama-based electives and coordinate with staff members to enrich other programs with drama and theater.
    This position is open to college graduates and older.

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 PROGRAM STAFF 

Members of the program staff will spend their days in the program areas to which they are assigned (e.g. aquatics, sports, challenge course, etc). In order to create deeper connections with a specific group of campers, these individuals will also serve as the third counselor in a camper cabin, spending the evening, night, and early morning there.

Assistant Aquatics Director: The Assistant Aquatics Director works with the Aquatics Director to implement all activities that take place at the pool and lake on camp property, as well as at Lake Wallenpaupack. S/he should have experience teaching children and managing an instructional swimming program. This individual must pay great detail to safety and organization, and must have a calm demeanor. TheCurrent Water Safety Instructor certification with CPR and Life Guard Training are required; small craft certifications are preferred.
    This position is open to entering college juniors and older.

Assistant Sports Director: The Assistant Sports Director works with Sports Director to implement the athletic component of our camp program. S/he must have teaching experience and a high level of proficiency in this specialty, preferably in a number of sports. S/he must be able to integrate recreational activities and healthy competition with a clear sense of safety and Jewish values. S/he is responsible for ensuring that all equipment and facilities are used safely and remain in good repair.
    This position is open to entering college juniors and older.

Assistant Challenge Course Director: As Assistant Director of the Challenge Education Program, this individual works with the Challenge Course Director to implement the challenge education program - using the high and low ropes courses to build a stronger camp community while also offering campers a way to challenge themselves in a safe environment. Experience with low and high ropes challenge courses is required; certification is a plus.
    This position is open to entering college juniors and older.

Lifeguard: Lifeguards are responsible for the safety of all people at the pool and lake areas. They will also be expected to give instructional swim lessons. Qualified applicants will be mature and responsible. Proper certification is required; Water Safety Instructor certification is preferred.
    This position is open to high school graduates and older.

Challenge Course Staff: These individuals will assist the Challenge Course Director in running the Challenge Education program. Experience teaching and using a challenge course is preferred.
    This position is open to high school graduates and older.

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 HEALTH STAFF 

Community Life Specialist: The role of the Community Life Specialist is to support the staff regarding concerns with campers that may arise during the summer. This individual is expected to visit the eidot (units) throughout the day to observe camper interactions and to work closely with the Camp Director to take notice of particular campers with special needs. Extensive experience working with children is essential; camp experience and a degree in social work, psychology, or a related field are preferred.

Nurse: Nurses are responsible for organizing and managing the dispensing of all medications, as well as caring for sick campers and staff on a daily basis. They will work with volunteer doctors to ensure the overall health and safety of the camp. Nurses may be expected to go with a camper or staff member to an emergency room or other outside agency. All applicants must be registered nurses with current licensure in the state of Pennsylvania. Experience with pediatrics, camp, and/or a school setting are preferred.

Doctor: Doctors play a central role in ensuring the health and wellbeing of the camp community. They respond to illness, injury, and emergencies, and write prescriptions when necessary. Doctors may be expected to go with a camper or staff member to an emergency room or other outside agency. All camp doctors must be licensed to practice medicine in the state of Pennsylvania. Experience with pediatrics, family, and/or emergency medicine are preferred.
    This is a volunteer position.

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 ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF 

Administrative Assistant: Responsibilities of the Administrative Assistant include, but are not limited to, answering phone calls and directing them to the appropriate individuals, sorting mail, and making photocopies. The Administrative Assistant works directly with the Administrator to ensure the proper running of the camp office on a daily basis.

Program Assistant: The Program Assistant helps to ensure the proper programmatic running of camp. This position includes, but is not limited to, helping to organize supplies for daily programs, facilitating the camp canteen, and helping with the general cleanliness and organization of program spaces in camp.

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 SITE STAFF 

Kitchen: Members of the kitchen staff are responsible for preparation, service, and clean up of three meals a day for 225 people each. These individuals are supervised by the Kitchen Manager and must be honest, hard working, and able to work as part of a team.

Maintenance: Maintenance staff are responsible for upkeep of the physical plant. Responsibilities may include painting, repair work on cabins or other buildings, caring for the grounds, and other necessary jobs around camp. These individuals are supervised by the Maintenance Director and must be honest, conscientious, and hard working.

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