Pay Rate (Per 3-Week Camp Session)
Senior Counselor (Age 18 & over)
Lil' Chai (Kindergarten) Teacher (Requires Teaching Certificate)
*Actual contracted salary per each 3-week Camp session, is based on: full or part-time status, J Dallas Camps work experience and will vary per person according to: number of 3-week sessions worked, tenure, role, and responsibilities. WORK MORE THAN 1 SESSION TO EARN EVEN HIGHER PAY!
Staff Referral Bonus – All J Dallas Camps:
- The $50 referral bonus will be paid to the referring staff member after both they and their referral successfully complete their summer camp contracts, at the end of the summer.
- Successful completion of a contract includes completing the sessions indicated in your contract, including orientation, not terminating your contract early, and not being fired for poor performance.
- Referrals must be “new” employees and have never worked at the JCC before.
Perfect Attendance Weekly Raffle Camp Chai ONLY:
- Staff who maintain perfect attendance for a full week—no absences, late arrivals, or early departures—earn a raffle ticket. Two winners will be drawn each Monday, receiving a $50 gift card (Target, Walmart, or Starbucks). Staff can win multiple times but not in consecutive weeks. Winners will be recognized as "Staff Raffle Winners" to keep the focus on positive recognition.
Perfect Summer Attendance Camp Chai ONLY:
- Staff who complete their full contract, arrive on time, and fulfill all scheduled shifts—including bus counselor and extended care—earn raffle tickets. Clocking in/out is required with camp leadership. This includes staff meetings, overnights, and family nights. Missing a shift, arriving late, or leaving early disqualifies staff. Pre-approved dates at the time of the interview do not count as missed shifts. At summer’s end, eligible staff will enter a drawing for a $500 AmEx gift card.