Camp Counselor for Campers with Special Needs, Camp Grossman, Summer Day 2026

STILL HIRING! Do you enjoy the outdoors? Do you like to have fun? Do you have a sense of humor, patience, empathy, and compassion? Are you flexible and adaptable? Would you like to help children with special needs develop a love of summer camp? Come share your passion and skills as a Counselor in one of our many "Pathways" bunks dedicated to campers with special needs. Pathways, the broader inclusion program at Camp Grossman, enables children with a broad range of developmental and/or cognitive disabilities and/or mental health challenges to successfully access Camp Grossman with varying levels of support. Dedicated Pathways 3:1 bunks are for campers needing the extra support afforded by a bunk with a camper to staff ratio of 3:1. As a Pathways Counselor, you will lead small 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. Supported by your Unit Head and our dedicated 3:1 Support Advocates, you will help to ensure all campers can successfully access all areas of our incredible camp program - including lakefront swimming, fishing, boating, arts, drama, sports, games, and more -playing 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 our growing team and celebrated program serving special needs campers from all across Greater Boston.

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:  

• Responsible for caring for assigned campers – leading group activities, supporting the group in all activities (sports, drama, climbing wall…), managing both group and individual needs 
• Guiding and supporting campers during both structured and unstructured time  
• Ensuring the safety and well-being of campers  
• Creating a fun/joyful dynamic 
• Working in partnership with peers and Camp Leadership to provide a happy, safe, and memorable summer for the children  
• Discussing camper involvement and concerns about campers with camp leadership  
• Daily written communication with each camper's family (with guidance from camp leadership)  

 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 one Sunday Family Day, or 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 range of $16 - $19 per hour**. The pay rate offered will ultimately be determined by relevant qualifications, experience and JCC's internal equity.  

*The regular camp season begins June 29 and ends August 21 (with the option to also work the following “9th Week” as well). Orientation takes place (in-person and with different hours