temporary summer camp position earns a competitive wage of $17.50/hour. We also offer great perks , including paid sick leave, paid holidays, a retirement plan, free lunch once a week, bonus opportunities, lots of swag, an end-of-summer party, and staff activities.
If this sounds like the right summer camp opportunity for you, apply today to join our nonprofit! ABOUT HENRY KAUFMANN CAMPGROUNDS (HKC) Home to 11 independently run JCC day camps, the Henry Kaufmann Campgrounds manages and operates three facilities dedicated to summer day camping located in Long Island, Rockland County and Staten Island. We understand the impact that good experiences and learning can have on children. Our
mission is to support our camps and let any child who attends them have a great and fulfilling summer while providing a safe environment. We take care of our employees because we know our camps wouldn't run as smoothly without them.
To show our appreciation for all that they do, we offer our employees top pay as well as unique perks and a supportive work environment that allows them to feel comfortable and grow professionally. A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A SEASONAL MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN As a Seasonal Maintenance Technician with our nonprofit, you play an essential role in providing our campers with a safe environment, so they are able to have an amazing summer experience. You will be trained
to safely operate any necessary groundskeeping equipment, including mowers, leaf blowers, and weed whackers.
While maintaining our grounds and facilities, you conduct a variety of tasks such as landscaping, cleaning, and painting. You remove any debris and trash you spot and ensure it's disposed of properly. When needed, you assist with minor electrical, carpentry, and plumbing work anytime our buildings are in need of repair. Our campgrounds are always in excellent shape under your watch, and you find great satisfaction knowing you play such an important role in keeping our summer camp in tip-top shape! QUALIFICATIONS FOR A SEASONAL MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN Ability to safely drive cars, light trucks, and other motorized vehicles Ability to lift up to 50 pounds with some occasional lifting of equipment up to 100 pounds as required Ability to work outdoors in the heat of summer and various weather conditions Valid driver's license Hands-on experience with electrical, plumbing, or carpentry work would be a plus but multiple factors will be taken into consideration.
Do you have excellent verbal and written communication skills? Are you able to accept guidance, direction, and supervision from others? Do you work well as part of a team? Can you balance multiple tasks while demonstrating good time management?
Are you highly organized and attentive to detail? Do you consider yourself self-motivated? If so, you might just be perfect for this temporary summer camp position with our nonprofit! WORK SCHEDULE This temporary summer camp position works a full-time schedule of 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM, Monday to Friday, with some overtime hours in the weeks leading up to the start of camp. READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM? We understand your time is valuable, so we have a very quick and easy application process. If you feel that you would be right for this temporary job with our nonprofit, please fill out our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application.
We look forward to meeting you! If you prefer to apply in person please call our HR Department at 845.735. xyz X ext. 1006 Location: 10965
You may be asked to work on weekend days or late on weekdays. That overtime rate is 1.5X the regular rate. We're seeking people who are able to: Operate necessary grounds keeping and heavy equipment such as mowers, leaf blowers, weed whackers, etc. safely Assist in ensuring the grounds are maintained and kept clean (i.
e. debris removal, trash pick-up) Assist in maintenance of camp grounds and facilities (i. e. landscaping, cleaning, painting) Assist in the performance of minor electrical, carpentry and plumbing work needed for maintenance and repair of buildings and facilities. Assist in trash collection and ensuring cleanliness of grounds and facilities. EDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS &
EXPERIENCE High School diploma or the equivalent Hands on experience in electrical, plumbing and/or carpentry a plus Valid driver's license QUALIFICATIONS Ability to understand and implement safety regulations and procedures Ability to walk, stand, bend and stretch Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Occasional lifting of equipment weighing up to approximately 100 pounds may be required. Visual and auditory ability to identify and respond to environmental and other hazards related to HKC operations. Ability to work on a team and work well with others Ability to accept guidance, direction and supervision Ability to safely drive cars, light trucks, tractors, and other motorized vehicles HKC
requires all applicants submit three references. ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION Home to 11 independently run JCC day camps, the Henry Kaufmann Campgrounds is a small non-profit that manages and operates three facilities located in Long Island, Rockland County and Staten Island.
Our MISSION is to enhance the camp experience and provide a safe environment for the campers and counselors who call our grounds home, which are thousands - on any given summer day we welcome around 2000 campers and camp staff at each site. As a seasonal organization, HKC hires 200+ seasonal workers that provide maintenance and janitorial services, aquatics supervision and security to ensure we can carry out mission and meet the needs of the camps who camp at HKC.
If you prefer to apply in person please call our HR Department at 845.735. xyz X ext. 1006
instruction program, pool equipment, and safety with the goal of ensuring that a safe and high-quality program is provided to the Agency camps and the 1200 campers that swim daily. The Aquatics Director will be expected to cultivate positive relationship with the camps, with a focus on customer service to ensure that the Agency camps' needs are met as best as possible while ensuring that pool operations run smoothly and safely.
As a supervisor, this person will be expected to foster a culture that values cooperation and respect, inspires team morale, and encourages staff to produce quality work in their commitment to HKC's mission. KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY CAMP SEASON Train and supervise
lifeguards and swim instructors. Create schedule so that there is always appropriate supervision during swim periods. Work with camp swim liaisons to provide feedback for parents and resolve issues that arise with campers.
Oversee Red Cross Swim Instruction program Manage the physical facilities and equipment at the pool complex including: Conduct a daily check of equipment for safety, cleanliness and good repair Regularly check chemical levels of the pools Oversee boating PRE & POST SEASON Work with the Director of Camp Services to hire summer staff. Address correspondence in a timely manner Attend 3-4 meetings during the off-season for evaluation and planning purposes Assist with information
and reports as needed EDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE Lifeguard instructor trainer preferred 4-Year college degree Experienced working with children Experience with Red Cross Swim Instruction program QUALIFICATIONS Lifeguard Management certification Current Lifeguard and WSI certification Current CPR certification Experienced lifeguard/swim instructor Customer oriented 3+ years supervisory experience Experience managing an aquatics facility ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION Home to 11 independently run JCC day camps, the Henry Kaufmann Campgrounds, is a small Jewish non-profit, that manages and operates three facilities located in Long Island, Rockland County and Staten Island.
Our mission is to enhance the camp experience and provide a safe environment for the campers and counselors who call our grounds home. On any given summer day we welcome more than 5000 campers and camp staff through our gates. As a seasonal organization, HKC hires 200+ seasonal workers to provide lifeguarding, swim instruction, maintenance, custodial services and security to ensure we can carry out mission and meet the needs of the camps who camp at HKC.