Qualifications:

w        Training and experience commensurate with needs of waterfront activities (lifeguarding, canoe/kayak experience, etc). Teaching experience in that activity area desired.

w        Strong enthusiasm for and broad-based knowledge of assigned specialty.

w        Ability to follow defined teaching requirements, developing own methods of presentation to chanichim.

w       Hold relevant certifications in activity area.

Responsibilities:

·         Lead and coordinate activities for all age groups, as assigned by the Waterfront Director, as scheduled for each unit.  Maintain daily record of activity lesson plan.

·         When assigned, plan and lead age-appropriate unit evening programs, incorporating your area(s) of expertise.

·         Be available for cabin activities as requested by counselors.

·         Prepare and lead Shabbat afternoon activities.

·         Act as general resource for other Camp activities relating to your specialty.

·         When time permits, participate in other Camp programming as is practical.  Specialists should be with assigned units when they do not have direct programming responsibilities -- especially at meals, song sessions, services, and evening programs.  Sitting with cabins and interacting with chanichim is a must.

·         Exercise good judgment and safety consciousness at all times. Act as role-model for safety with chanichim.

·         Directly responsible for most maintenance and upkeep of facilities and supplies necessary for assigned specialty.

·         Attend in-camp training sessions and staff meetings as required.