Song Leader
Job Description
At Camp KEFF, friendship is fueled by FUN and the fun starts with our creative, energetic and dedicated team!
Are you passionate about supporting children to: 1.) grow in self-esteem, 2.) build friendships, 3.) align their interests with skills, 4.) all while having outrageous summer fun?, And do you love collaborating with a team of like-minded, smart, funny, and dedicated camp enthusiasts? Then Camp KEFF is the place for you this summer!
The Peninsula Jewish Community Center’s (PJCC) Camp KEFF has provided outstanding summer, fall, winter, and spring programs for youth from age 3- grade 11 for more than five decades. We provide a safe and nurturing environment where youth & teens can play and grow while loving their authentic selves. Hundreds of campers attend our programs each year to enjoy our week-long sessions filled with Jewish values, inspired to make the world a better place! All our camps are accredited by the American Camp Association.
The Song Leader is an integral member of our camp staff and works to infuse music and Jewish culture into the PJCC Camp Programs. Under the direction of the Assistant Youth Director of Camp, the Song Leader will help to create camp community, pride and spirit through song and performance. This includes leading a weekly community Shabbat gathering.
Qualifications:
• Minimum of 2 years of college from four-year college or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Passionate about working with youth TK – Grade 5
• Experience in leading music sessions with small groups and large audiences
• Knowledge of Jewish music
• Ability to educate and work with diverse populations
• Experience working in a camp setting a plus
• Knowledge of Jewish culture a plus
• Must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 before start of employment
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
• Plan, supervise, and implement Music programs and activities for campers age 5 – Grade 5.
• Participate in and lead all-camp activities in mornings or afternoons when scheduled.
• Participate in and lead Shabbat singing on Friday afternoons and evenings.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk; sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is regularly required to stand; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, run or crawl.
Hours: Monday – Friday 10:00am – 12:00pm and Fridays 2:30-4:00pm, June 12 – August 4
Mandatory staff training June 5 – 9.
Salary: $100-$250/day. Depending on experience and schedule. Plus, a free summer membership to the PJCC Athletic Center.
