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As leaders at CJDA we aspire to make a difference in the world
This vision started with our first director, Ruth Israel McIntyre. She felt that if children could get to know each other and realize that all human beings are the same regardless of their differences, more global understanding and greater world peace would result. This bold vision that we continue today, can only be realized through exceptional leadership.
- Hire from all over the world
- College-aged students of any gender
- Hiring to teach activities and/or be cabin counselors
- Resume building experience - especially for future teachers or those who want to work with children.
Positions we are hiring for
Junior Counselor
Eligible for ages 17-19
- Have completed either their final year of high school or C.I.T. training at camp
- Write lesson plans
- Lead activities
- Learn First Aid and CPR
- Learn how to coordinate cabin coverage
- Gain confidence in caring for campers
- Work closely with the Senior Counselors in their cabin
- Mentor C.I.T.s and campers
Counselor
Eligible for ages 18+
- Have completed one year of university
- A summer as a Junior Counselor, or an equivalent experience
- Learn or recertify in First Aid and CPR
- Refine lesson planning skills
- Lead activities, organize, plan, and run special events
- Coordinate cabin coverage, and care for campers both in and out of the cabin
- Assisting in training of fellow staff members at the direction of the Head Counselor, mentor JCs and C.I.T.s.
Directors
Eligible for ages 21+
- Significant prior camp experience
- Oversee a specific area of camp such as the waterfront, riding, activities, club coordinator, performing arts, etc
- Work directly under the Operations Director
- Complete specific pre-camp training in addition to assisting in leading training for the counselors at the discretion of the Head Counselor
- Take on additional responsibilities around camp
- Assist with driving campers and counselors as needed
Skills we are looking for
- Lifeguard
- Skiers, Wake boarders & Boat Drivers
- Mountaineering, Hiking, & Wilderness First Aid
- Tennis, Soccer, Lacrosse & Field Hockey Players
- Riflery, Archery & BB’s
- Musicians: Piano Players, Guitar Players, Singers
- Arts & Crafts: Painting, Drawing.
- Photography, Ceramics
- Performing Arts: Singers, Dancers
- Office/Media Assistants
- Photographers/Social Media
- Sailing, Canoeing & Kayaking
- Fitness Enthusiasts
Qualities of our counselors:
Self Confidence: an inspiration to others
Self Less: concerned with the needs of others
Enthusiastic: happy about life
Community Builder: brings people together
Skilled and Hard Working: can teach a skill and is willing to work hard as a team
Responsible: focused on safety and care
You make camp unique and extraordinary
You will influence your campers in life changing ways
You will grow too
Leadership, public speaking, management, problem solving, conflict resolution.
One big family
Staff at Camp Jeanne d’Arc truly become a family throughout the course of the summer. So many of our counselors agree, which is why they return year after year.
