Camp Counselor, School Break Camps, JCC

About the role

JCC Greater Boston is seeking enthusiastic, responsible Camp Counselors for our School Break Camps (December, February, Passover, and April school breaks).

Responsibilities

• Start your day greeting campers with energy and warmth, helping them feel excited for what's ahead.
• Guide your group through a variety of activities — one hour you might be cheering them on in a game of capture the flag, the next you're diving into an arts & crafts project or encouraging hesitant swimmers in the pool.
• Lunch brings laughter, songs, and silly moments, and you'll be right there helping campers feel included and connected.
• Create a fun, joyful and inclusive group dynamic.
• Work in partnership with co-counselors and camp leadership to deliver a happy, safe, and memorable experience.
• Lead, co-lead and support activities with campers and co-counselors, including arts, sports, swimming and other camp activities.
• Support campers' social and emotional development throughout the day.
• Assist with set-up and clean-up of activities and spaces as needed.
• Ensure the safety and well-being of campers in structured and unstructured time.

Requirements

• 10th grade (or equivalent) and eligible for work permit
• 1+ season (summer camp, semester, babysitting, coaching, other) experience working with children
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted at the JCC's discretion to meet minimum criteria.

Skills

• Genuine enjoyment of working with children and helping them grow
• Strong safety awareness and communication skills
• Leadership qualities including patience, flexibility, teamwork, and creativity
• Positive attitude and ability to build meaningful relationships with campers and peers
• Proactive problem-solving and willingness to ask for guidance when needed
• Self-starter who takes initiative
• Able to work well with others, building/sustaining collaborative solid relationships
• Ability to manage situations effectively and diplomatically and ask for help, guidance, or clarification when needed
• Commitment to build strong relationships with campers, co-workers, and camp leadership
• Ability to interface with digital tools and mobile apps (enter hours worked into Paylocity, note camper attendance on digital attendance forms, etc.)
• Able to work well in a busy, dynamic, and sometimes noisy environment involving multiple tasks and priorities
• Able to lift and carry objects weighing 30-40 pounds (boxes of supplies, children's backpacks, etc.)
• Able to sit and kneel; getting down at eye level with children regularly
• Able to swim and supervise children in pool (able to stand in pool)
• Able to work in variety of weather conditions for extended periods of time in case of rain, heat, humidity, cold, or other environmental factors to ensure the supervision and safety of campers in our care at all times.

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 enrollment for camp programs may be available for camp employees' children based on availability
• Benefits are subject to review and change by the Organization, and plan documents are the primary determinant.

Pay

The pay rate offered will ultimately be determined by relevant qualifications, experience, and JCC's internal equity. Starting pay rate is $15 per hour.

Schedule

This is an hourly position with a daily schedule of 8:30am - 4:30pm, Monday - Friday.