Camp Counselor, Camp Grossman, Summer Day Camp

Are you looking to make a difference in a child’s life and create an unforgettable summer experience? Join Camp Grossman and share your passion and skills as a Counselor or Junior Counselor in one of our many age groups units. This full-time, on-site summer role is perfect for enthusiastic, compassionate individuals who love working with kids and are active, creative, and camp-spirited. As a Camp Counselor, you will lead groups of campers in a fun, safe, and engaging environment, striving to create a warm and inclusive camp community where every camper feels valued and confident.  Guided by your Unit Head, you will play a pivotal role in making this a summer campers will always remember.  Are you ready to make an impact? Camp Grossman offers Free Bus Transportation from over 30 communities in and around the Greater Boston area, making it easy for you to join us for an incredible experience! 

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. 

Primary responsibilities include, and are not limited to:  

• Supervise and care for campers
• Support both group and individual camper needs
• Oversee and monitor campers during both scheduled and free time to ensure safety and engagement
• Guide and support Junior Counselors and/or Counselors-In-Training (when applicable) in their roles
• Foster a fun and joyful atmosphere by creating a positive and enjoyable dynamic among campers and staff
• Collaborate with camp leadership to provide a safe, happy, and memorable experience for campers
• Share observations about camper involvement or concerns with camp leadership
• Connect with families via personalized emails
  

Standard staff expectations include and are not limited to: 

• Actively create a welcoming dynamic that contributes to an environment where everyone is valued and respected  
• Actively participate as an essential team member and attend all staff meetings during or after camp as required 
• Support JCC Greater Boston’s mission, vision, and values of belonging, joyfulness, collaboration, and transformation, including through role modeling
• Enthusiastically represent the organization, modeling excellence and achievement
• Complete all staff payroll and onboarding on time and before Orientation begins.
• Complete all pre-camp asynchronous on-line training modules and attend all pre-camp in-person orientation sessions
• Other duties as assigned 
  

This is a great chance to join JCC Greater Boston's respected and valued, people-orientated workplace of diverse community services providers, which is rapidly growing!

JOB DETAILS: We are an outdoor camp, located on beautiful, wooded property in Dover, MA. This is an hourly position, Monday - Friday, for the camp season*. The regular Camp day begins when you arrive at Camp (typically between 8:45 and 9:15) and ends at 4pm. In addition, all Camp Counselors are expected to attend 3 or 4 staff meetings on Monday evenings at JCC Greater Boston. Camp Counselors also work 1 or 2 additional evenings and/or overnights (meals provided!) over the course of the summer - depending on their placement in camp. Offering great perks, including JCC Health & Fitness center access, a supportive, vibrant in-person work environment, and a competitive starting pay rate of $15 per hour** for Junior Counselors (15 years-old and/or without minimally required experience) and $16 per hour for Counselors (at least 16 years-old, with required experience). The pay rate offered will ultimately be determined by relevant qualifications, experience and JCC's internal equity. 

*The regular camp season begins June 23 and ends August 15 (with the option to also work the following “9th Week”). Orientation takes place (in-person and with different hours and no transportation provided) the week of June 16th and ends with Visiting Day (a pre-camp visit for all campers and families to meet staff) on Sunday, June 22. While we prefer staff who can start Orientation Week and work the entire 8-week regular season, we are happy to consider quality candidates who may have conflicting obligations.  

** The hourly rates above apply to regular daytime/evening hours. Overnights will be compensated at a flat rate of $75 - $100 per overnight.

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