Emma Kaufmann Camp is located along Cheat Lake in Morgantown WV.  Owned and operated by the Jewish Community Center of Greater Pittsburgh, EKC is a co-ed residential camp with an emphasis on teambuilding, developing positive values, independence, premiere programming, and activities.  This child-centered environment includes campers ages 7-16.  As a staff member at EKC, you will enjoy the opportunity for personal growth and develop friendships that will last a lifetime.  Visit our website at https://emmakaufmanncamp.com/work-at-camp .

Why Work at EKC?

• Make a difference in lives of children
• Opportunity to work outdoors and in nature
• Network with amazing people from all around the world
• Dynamic staff culture with social activities in and out of camp
• Develop 21st century skills that employers are currently seeking such as communication,
  leadership, problem solving, critical thinking, collaboration, creativity, and work ethic
• Opportunity for students to complete internship credit
• Competitive salary and EKC will pay for any certifications or re-certifications required
• Housing and three meals a day provided for those who live on site
• Have an awesome summer!

Emma Kaufmann Camp is open and accessible to everyone, regardless of age, race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression or special need by welcoming individuals of all backgrounds, embracing their uniqueness and diversity under our communal tent.

Qualifications:  

• Creativity, energy and enthusiasm.
• Moderate to advanced ability in bike riding.
• Ability to accept supervision and guidance & function both independently and as part of a team.
• Must pass Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance & State Police Criminal Record Check.
• Required to be physically mobile on 200-acres of camp ground that includes rough terrain, hills and uneven pavement.

General Responsibilities:

• Be responsible for the general health and safety of their assigned campers
• Lead well-rounded and exciting activity sessions for campers ages 7 – 16
• Establish an atmosphere in which campers feel secure, happy, and part of the group
• Make sure their campers adhere to camp rules
• Set a good example in all areas of camp life; act as a role model
• Participate with their group in all camp activities
• Cooperating with the Specialty Supervisor in matters involving rules, safety, and program
• Follow through on approved curriculum plans
• Share these responsibilities with other staff assigned to the same program area
• Be drug-free (including paraphernalia) and alcohol free at camp.
• Avoid physically and emotionally intimate relationships with all campers.

• Facilitate the clean-up after activities as required by the specialty team
• Teach or supervise assigned activities within their abilities
• Be punctual to all activities and meetings
• Be responsible for the proper use of equipment and supplies at each activity

Program Responsibilities:

• Ability to teach mountain biking and lead mountain biking trips for campers of all abilities,  ages 7-16
• Organize and plan mountain biking trips for campers ages 7-16
• Instruct basic mountain bike techniques and progression
• Perform routine bike maintenance and up keep
• Be able to integrate Jewish values into mountain biking
• Develop and complete weekly lesson plans 1-week prior to lesson.
• To be responsible for managing supplies, equipment, activities, scheduling and safety concerns involved with mountain biking
• Attend and actively participate in staff orientation, staff training, team meetings, and all-camp meetings.
• Ensure safe operation, security and maintenance of all equipment and supplies in the mountain biking program area

Please contact Brooks Weaver, EKC Assistant Director at 412-697-3513 or [email protected] for more information.