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Camp JCC Counselor & Staff

Simon Family Jewish Community Center 5000 Corporate Woods Drive, Virginia Beach VA

CAMP JCC – Summer Employment Opportunity 2025
Location: UJFT/Simon Family JCC, Virginia Beach, VA


Join us for a summer of adventure, growth, and FUN!  Now hiring fun and creative staff for SUMMER CAMP 2025


Why Work at Camp JCC?

  • Be a mentor and role model for children.
  • Develop leadership, creativity, and professional skills.
  • Build lifelong friendships in a fun, energetic environment.
  • Earn competitive summer pay while making a difference!


Who Should Apply?

We’re looking for:

  • High school students (rising juniors and seniors), college students, or graduates.
  • Individuals passionate about recreation, education, or social work.
  • Fun, creative, and responsible team players excited to impact children positively.


As a Camp JCC Counselor, you will:

  • Create engaging and memorable experiences for campers.
  • Foster a safe, inclusive, and positive environment.
  • Support campers' personal growth through patience, creativity, and community-building.
  • Ensure physical and emotional safety while having fun!


Great opportunity to earn extra $$ for the summer. Apply for one of the following positions:

Sr. Counselors (minimum requirement – 18 years old or high school graduate). They will serve as the lead counselor of their assigned unit participating in all aspects of the group’s activities.

Jr. Counselors (minimum requirement – 16 years old entering junior year of high school). They will assist the Sr. Counselors and campers in all aspects of the day.

Activity Specialists will lead activity periods such as sports, arts & crafts, music, nature, etc. and must have knowledge and experience related to the specialty they are leading. Must be responsible and have the ability to instruct, assist, and supervise children in a positive manner.

Special Needs Shadow Counselors: work directly with Camper Care Specialist, campers, unit heads, parents, and camp leadership in coordinating behavior support, ensuring the cohesion of each group, and aids in camper’s full participation.

Camp Nurse: The ideal candidate would be a registered nurse or nurse practitioner with summer day or overnight camp and/or school nurse experience

Administrative Assistant: Provides overall administrative support to camp daily operations.


Weekly Salary agreement based on position and experience.
Hourly PM Care Rate may be applicable.


Staff Orientation: June 8 – June 12. Camper/Counselor Meet & Greet: June 12

Camp JCC Adventure begins June 16 – August 8

Last Blast (Post Camp): August 11 – 22


How to Apply 
1. Online: Complete your application through our website.

2. Email: Download the application and send it to resumes@ujft.org.

3. In Person: Visit the JCC to apply on-site.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.


Equal Opportunity Employer: UJFT values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.