Theater Camp Counselor, Camp Kaleidoscope, Summer Day Camp

About the role

Join JCC Greater Boston's Theater team this summer working with campers grades 4-8. Offer free bus service and a supportive, vibrant in-person work environment.

Responsibilities

• Welcome campers with energy and enthusiasm, helping them feel excited for what’s ahead.
• Guide your group through a variety of activities, including preparing for the musical, auditions, rehearsals, choreography, and set design.
• Support campers during lunch, ensuring laughter, songs, and silly moments, and helping them feel included and connected.
• Lead, co-lead, and support activities with campers and co-counselors, including arts, sports, swimming, and other camp activities.
• Assist with set-up and clean-up of activities and spaces as needed.
• Support campers' social and emotional development throughout the day.

Requirements

• 10th grade (or equivalent) and eligible for work permit.
• 1+ season (summer camp, semester, babysitting, coaching, other) experience working with children.
• 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.
• Able to swim and supervise children in pool (able to stand in pool).

Skills

• Negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to "think on your feet."
• Social/emotional knowledge.
• Problem-solving techniques.
• Project management skills.
• Leadership skills.
• Collaboration experience.
• Flexibility.

Benefits

• Access to JCC Greater Boston's fitness center.
• Free or discounted enrollment for camp programs for children.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Competitive starting pay rate range between $15-$17 per hour.
• Great perks and benefits package.