Oshman Family JCC
Summer Camp Songleader/Jewish Life Director
Oshman Family JCC, Hayward, California, us, 94557
The Place: Maccabi Sports Camp is an overnight specialty camp with programs across multiple sports in a Jewish environment for children entering grades 3-11. Our sessions combine high-level specialized sports instruction with the fun, friendship, and community of a traditional overnight camp. Our camp is both an intensive sports and Jewish experience and is open to campers of all backgrounds and faiths.
For more information, visit our website at: www.maccabisportscamp.org .
Dates of Camp: Monday, June 9, 2025 – Tuesday, July 29, 2025
Pay Range: $2,500 – $4,000 stipend for camp session (6/9/25-7/29/25) + housing and meals provided on site + potential travel stipend
The Job: Are you an energetic Jewish music enthusiast looking to work in an engaging summer camp environment? If so , this this might be the job for you! As t he Songleader/Jewish Life Director you will oversee our weekly Shabbat observances, Havdallah, and song sessions. As an ideal candidate you should have experience in informal Jewish settings and a rich musical background. This is an extraordinary opportunity to work collaboratively with a passionate and fun-loving team.
This position requires you to live on campus and reside in the dorms alongside the campers. This is a seasonal, temporary position that requires a commitment to the full summer schedule. Food, lodging, camp gear, comprehensive staff training, and days off are included as part of the compensation package.
The Core Duties:
Responsible for leading groups in Jewish, Hebrew and secular singing sessions. Including full camp singing.
Develop a culture of song and ruach throughout camp
Facilitate (song/music) activities for different age groups and different sized audiences
Integrate new and creative songs and ideas into existing camp traditions
Coordinate daily all-camp song sessions, Shabbat song sessions, and assist with Shabbat services including weekly Havdalah ceremony
Assist in all musical aspects of “campfires”, night time activities, performances, and other musical moments in camp
As part of performing arts program, write music and songs with campers. Help craft original performance
Lead music based elective programming
The Essentials:
Must be 18 years of age or high school graduate
Experience working with youth in a structured environment, preferably in camp, day school, or synagogue
Ability to support core Jewish values of the camp
Compassionate, enthusiastic, patient, and hard working
Pediatric First Aid and CPR Certified (training will be provided at camp)
Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.
Ability to communicate information clearly (written and oral)
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For more information, visit our website at: www.maccabisportscamp.org .
Dates of Camp: Monday, June 9, 2025 – Tuesday, July 29, 2025
Pay Range: $2,500 – $4,000 stipend for camp session (6/9/25-7/29/25) + housing and meals provided on site + potential travel stipend
The Job: Are you an energetic Jewish music enthusiast looking to work in an engaging summer camp environment? If so , this this might be the job for you! As t he Songleader/Jewish Life Director you will oversee our weekly Shabbat observances, Havdallah, and song sessions. As an ideal candidate you should have experience in informal Jewish settings and a rich musical background. This is an extraordinary opportunity to work collaboratively with a passionate and fun-loving team.
This position requires you to live on campus and reside in the dorms alongside the campers. This is a seasonal, temporary position that requires a commitment to the full summer schedule. Food, lodging, camp gear, comprehensive staff training, and days off are included as part of the compensation package.
The Core Duties:
Responsible for leading groups in Jewish, Hebrew and secular singing sessions. Including full camp singing.
Develop a culture of song and ruach throughout camp
Facilitate (song/music) activities for different age groups and different sized audiences
Integrate new and creative songs and ideas into existing camp traditions
Coordinate daily all-camp song sessions, Shabbat song sessions, and assist with Shabbat services including weekly Havdalah ceremony
Assist in all musical aspects of “campfires”, night time activities, performances, and other musical moments in camp
As part of performing arts program, write music and songs with campers. Help craft original performance
Lead music based elective programming
The Essentials:
Must be 18 years of age or high school graduate
Experience working with youth in a structured environment, preferably in camp, day school, or synagogue
Ability to support core Jewish values of the camp
Compassionate, enthusiastic, patient, and hard working
Pediatric First Aid and CPR Certified (training will be provided at camp)
Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.
Ability to communicate information clearly (written and oral)
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