Why Work At Gan Israel?
At Gan Israel day camp, we're on a mission to hire an exceptional team of passionate and dedicated staff who will inspire, guide, and make a lasting impact on our campers' lives. While we take pride in our high staff return rate, we're constantly seeking talented individuals who share our values and are eager to create unforgettable experiences for our campers.
As a camp counselor, you'll not only develop essential skills like patience, leadership, and problem-solving, but you'll also become a role model, mentor, and friend to our campers. You'll have the opportunity to foster lifelong connections, help build confidence and self-esteem, and create a sense of belonging and community.
By joining our team, you'll become part of a dynamic and supportive environment that values growth, learing, and fun. Whether you're a Senior or Junior Counselor, a specialist in sports, arts, or creativity, a Water Safety Instructor, or Lifeguard, you'll play a vital role in shaping our campers' experiences. Together, we can create a transformative summer that will change lives - including your own!
We are committed to hiring the most talented and dedicated staff. While we are proud to say that there is a large return of staff each summer, we are always seeking that special individual who will impact a young person’s life in the most positive way. Some of the qualities we seek in staff members are: patience, leadership, flexibility, cooperation and participation.
Being a camp counselor is much more than “playing with kids”. A summer counselor position will provide you with the following: counseling, behavior management, problem solving, communication skills, organizational, social skills, conflict management, teaching, motivational skills, leadership, flexibility, creativity, innovation and team building.
Most importantly a camp counselor provides campers with positive role models, guides and nurtures campers and will undoubtedly become one of the most memorable people in a child’s life. Some of the positions available at camp include:
Senior Counselors
Junior Counselors
Sports
creative and arts specialists
Water Safety Instructors
Lifeguards