Songleader​/Jewish Director

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:(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Wednesday, June 10, 2026 – Wednesday, July 29, 2026

$2,500 - $4,000 stipend for camp session (6/10/26-7/29/26) + housing and meals provided on site + potential travel stipend

Are you an energetic Jewish music enthusiast looking to work in an engaging summer camp environment? If so, this might be the job for you! As the 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.

• 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", nighttime activities, performances, and other musical moments in camp
• As part of the performing arts program, write music and songs with campers. Help craft original performances
• Lead music-based elective programming

• 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)