Opportunity for Teaching Artists

2012 Summer Day Camp Arts Staff - JCC Chicago

Job Category: 

Teaching

Job Types: 

Freelance/Contract/Temp

Employment Type: 

Full Time

Location: 

Chicago

JCC is on the lookout for talented camp counselors and specialists who will make our campers feel like one in a million! If you are looking for a way to create exciting experiences and heartwarming memories that last a lifetime, JCC is the place for you!
NOW HIRING:
Art Instructors: experienced teachers develop curriculum and teach a wide variety of art media to campers.
Counselors (male & female): creative, motivated and enthusiastic Senior Counselors (college-age) and Junior Counselors (high-school age, 16 and older) work with groups of 12-16 campers.
Sports Specialists: tennis & gymnastics specialists teach skills, teamwork and sportsmanship to kids ages 4-12.
Dance Specialists: professionals teach modern hip hop, jazz and movement classes, develop curriculum and work with campers ages 4-12.

Music Specialists/Song Leaders: talented professionals lead all-camp song sessions, small-group singing and spirit-building activities.
Swim Instructors: Aquatics (WSI preferred) specialists teach American Red Cross “Learn to Swim” classes.
Life Guards: experienced American Red Cross certified Life Guards maintain a safe environment for all participants.

Qualifications and Application Requirements

Skills & Qualifications: 

Counselors (male & female): Seeking creative, motivated and enthusiastic staff to work with groups of campers ages 9 to 16. Art Instructors: Camp Chi's art program includes photography, metals, ceramics, drawing & painting, jewelry making, stained glass, and general arts and crafts. The Art Center is a great place to work in the summer. We look to hire people who can teach in multiple media where we offer instruction. Sports Instructors: Camp Chi's athletic program includes baseball, basketball, volleyball, football, archery, soccer, ultimate frisbee, golf, tennis, lacrosse, disc golf, and more. We have fantastic indoor and outdoor athletic facilities. A team of 5 athletics specialists provide instruction, coaching, and organization for sports at camp. If you enjoy playing team sports, this is a great job for you. Adventure Specialists: Seeking outdoor adventure enthusiasts to help campers build skills and self-confidence through rock climbing, ropes course challenges, and outdoor cooking. Swim Instructors & Lifeguards: Seeking lifeguards to supervise the pools, manage free swims, and provide quality swim lessons. Waterfront Staff: We offer many activities on our semi-private lake, including sailing, boating, canoeing, kayaking, and fun water toys. Waterfront lifeguards provide supervision some instruction in areas where they are skilled. Waterski and Wake Board Instructors: Our program includes skiing, wake boarding, knee boarding, and tubing. We hire a team of staff to provide instruction, manage all safety and risk aspects on the water, and also drive boats. Radio/Video Specialists: Seeking instructors to teach the technical aspects of radio and video production. Music Specialists: Seeking talented professionals to lead all-camp song sessions, small-group singing and spirit-building activities.

To Apply: 

Apply Online at: http://www.gojcc.org/content/category/9/18/374/

Contact

Contact Phone Number: 

312.775.1800