Unit Head - Summer Camp 2026

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. 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.

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.