Tennis Camp, Summer Counselor

JCC Greater Boston is seeking a tennis camp counselor. The Tennis Camp Counselor provides hands-on support within this skills development camp under the guidance of the Tennis Pro. This position provides personalized instruction and guidance to our campers, who will learn the fundamental techniques of tennis, including proper grip, footwork, stroke production, and game strategy. As part of this dynamic team, the successful candidate will enhance each camper’s tennis skills. He/She/They will also work alongside other camp counselors to ensure a safe and fun environment for the campers. JCC Greater Boston is a vibrant, welcoming workplace with a strong feeling of teamwork and a shared sense of making a difference.

JCC Greater Boston 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 resonate with many who do not identify as Jewish.

A Tennis camp counselor doesn’t need to have strong tennis skills or be an experienced tennis player. He/She/They must like children and be willing to guide them through a carefully designed program, boosting confidence and tennis skills. The full season is June 17- August 19, 40 hours per week. While we prefer candidates who are available all summer, we have the option for candidates to work one week or more. The camp day is 8:30 AM – 4 PM, Monday through Friday.

This position will pay in the range of $15 - $18 an hour as a starting salary. The salary offered will ultimately be determined by the hours the employee will work, the scope of the position, the candidate’s relevant experience, and internal equity. Additionally, we offer complimentary access to the JCC Greater Boston facility in Newton – offering indoor swimming, classes, and workout facilities.

Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Tennis Pro, effectively teach the fundamental techniques of tennis, including proper grip, footwork, stroke production, and game strategy:

• Provide instruction to meet the needs of each individual camper; executing the individual plan for instruction and goals for each camper
• Build camper’s confidence, skills, and love of tennis
• Create and facilitate a supportive and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive
• As a camp counselor, be a positive and encouraging supervisor of the campers both on and off the court
• Ensure the safety and well-being of campers in structured and unstructured time
• Consistently enforce the rules and regulations of the JCC Sports Camp program, including those applicable to the tennis courts and pool
• Set up and break down tennis equipment
• Provide oversight of campers and their activities when in program attendance (on and off the court)

Requirements

Education and Experience:

Tennis camp counselors do not need to be experienced tennis players. General knowledge in tennis and 1-year general coaching experience or camp counseling experience preferred. Must display an ability to work well with children and be able to work under the direction of the Tennis Pro; willingness to learn and accept guidance and feedback is a must. 

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

• Camp licensing regulations require that staff be 16 years of age or older at the time of hire.
• Must have current certification in American Red Cross CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer or is able to become certified within 14 days of hire

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

Skills and Abilities:

Has leadership skills, including teamwork, patience, flexibility, and diplomacy. Able to demonstrate strong communication and organizational skills.

• Displays a record of  building strong relationships with customers in an instructional, service-oriented, customer-centric capacity, as well as with co-workers and with leadership
• Has a history of  strong team orientation
• Is able and willing to follow directions from supervisors and follow protocols

Physical Requirements:  Able to work well in a busy, dynamic, and sometimes noisy environment involving multiple tasks and priorities. Able to lift and carry sports equipment. This position requires being present in a full-time capacity during scheduled weeks (up to 8 weeks) in the Season. 

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 is a nonprofit organization with roots in earlier Settlement Houses and Young Men's Hebrew Associations; JCC Greater Boston today offers a wide range of services and program activities throughout the Greater Boston region (~50,000 individuals annually in 98 communities). The organization provides a variety of programs and services to children and adults in the Greater Boston Jewish community including preschools, day camps, a regional model of Jewish family engagement, a fully equipped fitness and aquatic center, arts and culture classes, performances, lectures, and Jewish holiday celebrations.

Our vision is to create a vibrant and evolving Jewish community where everyone belongs. Our mission is to be at the heart of that community by:

• creating a thriving community that nurtures meaningful and lasting relationships
• welcoming a growing and increasingly diverse set of individuals and families from all over Greater Boston
• supporting the building of unique identities rooted in Jewish values and deeper connections to Jewish life
• nourishing minds, bodies, and spirits through dynamic, innovative, and accessible experiences, and expanding engagement by partnering closely with other organizations to ensure the continuing vitality of our community as a whole

JCC Greater Boston takes the welfare and safety of staff, children, and program participants very seriously. On an ongoing basis, we align our operating procedures with guidance from the CDC and the state. In response to current local public health situations, our practices have previously included, and in the future may include, ensuring proper physical distancing, sanitation, hygiene, vaccination requirements, and use of face coverings to promote the health of our staff and program participants.

JCC Greater Boston welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds who meet the requirements specified above. If you want to share your talents with a wonderful community and a great team, apply today!

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.

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/

Benefits

 Great Place to Work!

JCC Greater Boston is consciously evolving as a great place to work. In our recent 2023 employee engagement survey, at least 88% of our staff gave us top ratings on:

• Supportive colleagues
• Team camaraderie
• How their managers treat them.
• Individual autonomy
• Knowing what their work contributes to and how it impacts others
• Pride in working for the JCC
• Program and service quality
• Holding ourselves accountable

Our staff and leadership bring experience, excellence, and commitment to everything we offer. You will be valued for your expertise and surrounded by professionals who can help you continue to advance your knowledge, skills, and career.