Boating Specialist, Camp Grossman

About the role

As a Boating Specialist, you will play a key role in creating unforgettable experiences for campers throughout the summer. Working in a beautiful waterfront setting, you will collaborate with fellow boating staff to teach campers essential boating skills and knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and organize the Boating area to ensure a safe and enjoyable environment for all campers
• Plan and implement age-appropriate lessons and activities to help campers develop their boating skills
• Ensure the safety of all campers and staff by enforcing water safety guidelines and providing proper equipment and supervision
• Maintain a safe and secure environment at all times
• Organize and stock the area with necessary equipment for all activities
• Foster a positive and inclusive environment, promoting teamwork, respect, and personal growth among campers and staff
• Supervise campers and counselors during their boating activity sessions, ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience for all
• Attend 3 or 4 staff meetings on Monday evenings at JCC Greater Boston
• Work 1 or 2 additional evenings and/or overnights (meals provided!) over the course of the summer - depending on their placement in camp

Requirements

• High school graduates* strongly preferred
• Experience leading children in your subject area is a plus, but not necessarily required
• Experience working in and/or attending summer camp is a plus
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted at the JCC's discretion to meet minimum criteria

Skills and Abilities

• Positive, enthusiastic attitude with a strong passion for working with children in an outdoor setting
• Knowledge and experience in non-motorized boating (canoeing, kayaking, paddle boarding) and boating safety
• Models maturity and reliability with the ability to stay playful - exhibiting flexibility, patience, innovative problem solving and collaboration
• Strong leadership, organizational, and teamwork skills, with the ability to multitask and manage situations calmly, effectively, and diplomatically
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, building and sustaining strong relationships with campers, staff, and fellow team members
• Prior experience working with children, preferably in a camp or similar outdoor setting
• Strong proficiency in boating activities, with an understanding of safety protocols and techniques
• Current certifications in CPR, First Aid, and Lifeguarding (or willingness to obtain certifications before employment)
• Ability to provide clear, effective instruction to campers of all ages and skill levels
• Demonstrated commitment to maintaining safety standards in a waterfront environment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with campers and fellow staff

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to work in-person, on-site in Dover, Massachusetts
• Comfortable working all or most of the day outdoors or inside without air conditioning
• Able to work well in a busy, dynamic and sometimes noisy environment involving multiple tasks and priorities
• Able to lift and carry objects weighing up to 30-40 pounds (boxes of supplies, children's backpacks etc.)
• Able to sit and kneel; getting down at eye level with children regularly

Benefits

• In addition to offering rewarding work and great career opportunities within our mission-driven, values-driven, and family-centric environment, JCC Greater Boston proudly offers employees the generous benefits listed below.
• JCCGB Perks! Each seasonal employee is eligible for access to JCC Greater Boston's top-class fitness, recreation, and wellness facility in Newton!
• Seasonal access to the JCC Fitness Center includes: Use of the Fitness Center at Leventhal-Sidman JCC during active seasonal employment
• Free or discounted Camp Grossman enrollment for camp employees' children during the weeks worked. Discount prorated based on number of regularly scheduled hours.