Summer Camp Counselors, Camp Grossman Day Camp

Looking to make a difference, make money and have the BEST. SUMMER. EVER? JCC Greater Boston's Camp Grossman is seeking Summer Camp Counselors! Imagine a workplace that offers friendships, community, and fun while giving you an incredible experience working with children in a supportive, inclusive environment. Visualize the woodsy outdoors with a beautiful beach and lake. Think about making a difference and being part of exciting activities. Sounds amazing? Apply to be a Counselor!

Camp Counselor create fun and memorable days for the campers. Activities include beautiful lakefront swimming, fishing, and boating, as well as arts, drama, sports, games, and more. Camp Grossman, a day camp located in Dover, MA, offers free camp bus service from over 20 communities in the Greater Boston area, making it possible for staff to receive transportation from their home communities! If you live in the Greater Boston area or have a place to stay in the area for the season, we would like to hear from you! 

Orientation takes place the week of June 17th  (mostly after school hours) and ends with Visiting Day (a pre-camp visit for all campers and families to meet staff) on Sunday, June 23. The regular camp season begins June 24 and ends August 16 (with the option to work the following “9th Week” for additional pay). The camp day runs from 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday, with 3 staff meetings on various Monday evenings. Counselors and staff also work 1 or 2 additional family nights or overnights, depending on their position in camp. While we prefer staff who can start Orientation Week and work the entire regular season, we are happy to consider quality candidates who may have conflicting obligations.   

Camp Grossman is located on 75 acres of the Hale Reservation in Dover. Camp Grossman welcomes over 1600 campers and over 300 staff each summer. The team is a dynamic group that works to create a wonderful experience for children while assisting them in building confidence and skills. Our alumni can tell you that working at Camp Grossman is an amazingly enjoyable way to spend your summer while developing great skills such as communication, leadership, time management, conflict resolution, and teamwork, valued skills that will serve you well in future jobs. 

Responsibilities

• Ensuring the safety and well-being of campers 
• Mentoring counselors in training 
• Creating a fun/joyful dynamic 
• Working in partnership with peers and Camp Leadership to provide a happy, safe and memorable summer for the children 
• Overseeing campers in structured and unstructured time 
• Supporting campers throughout the day 
• Co-leading activities 
• Some counselors are also responsible for one or two emails to each camper’s family (with guidance from camp leadership) throughout the summer

Requirements

Must have completed 10th grade (or equivalent) and be at least 15 years of age 

 An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted at the JCC’s discretion to meet minimum criteria.

Skills & Abilities

• Models maturity, reliability, flexibility, and patience 
• Experience with young children 
• Leadership skills 
• A love of children and a strong desire to make a difference every day 
• Strong organizational skills, including teamwork, relationship-building skills, the ability to multitask, the ability to manage situations effectively and diplomatically 
• Ability and commitment to build strong relationships with campers, co-workers, and camp leadership 

ADA Statement: Individuals must possess these criteria for knowledge, skills, and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation and using some other combination of skills and abilities. 

Organization Information

JCC Greater Boston staff enjoy working in an innovative, friendly, and welcoming environment where their talents and contributions are appreciated. In our recent employee survey, staff gave a rating of close to 90% positive for their experiences in direct management and organizational alignment. If you are interested in upgrading your working experience and/or having a better work-life balance, we encourage you to explore becoming part of the JCC team!

The JCC is deeply committed to valuing and celebrating the uniqueness of each constituent. We welcome staff and participants from diverse backgrounds. While being proudly Jewish, we strive in every way to provide an open and welcoming setting for all, irrespective of personal practices, beliefs, or background. We are guided by JCC Greater Boston's core values: Belonging, Joyfulness, Collaboration, and Transformation, which we hope resonate with all.

To learn more about what makes JCC Greater Boston a wonderful place to work, please visit our careers page at https://www.bostonjcc.org/careers/

JCC Greater Boston is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group on the basis of gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or disability. In a continuing effort to maintain and enrich a diverse environment, we actively encourage applications from women and members of underrepresented groups.

Benefits

In addition to a rewarding position where you care for a community, the JCC Greater Boston provides competitive benefits, including:

• A competitive salary
• A fun, active work culture and community
• Complimentary summer access to the JCC Greater Boston facility in Newton – offering indoor swimming and workout facilities
• Parents working full time may have their child attend camp for free for the weeks they are working
• Outstanding working environment, including convenient, free parking
• Free camp bus service from over 20 communities in the Greater Boston area, making it possible for staff to receive transportation from their home communities

Benefits are subject to review and change by the Organization.