Specialist Supervisor, Camp Grossman

Ready to take the lead in creating unforgettable summer experiences for campers and staff? Camp Grossman is looking for a Specialist Supervisor to oversee a team of activity specialists. You’ll guide staff, mentor emerging leaders, and ensure programs—from arts & crafts and sports to rock walls, challenge courses, boating and more —run smoothly, safely, and with plenty of ruach (spirit!). If you’re organized, energetic, and passionate about building a community, this is your chance to make an impact and have an incredible summer! Guided by our Program Director and acting as a key member of our Leadership Team, you will play a pivotal role in managing and supporting activity specialists as they develop their areas of expertise and personal skills.  Are you ready to make an impact? 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:   

Oversee and support specialty program staff by providing supervision, scheduling, training, and feedback while ensuring safe, high-quality, and inclusive activities for campers:

• Supervise, support, and mentor specialist staff, providing guidance and constructive feedback. 

• Coordinate and organize daily schedules for specialty activities, ensuring variety and quality programming. 

• Monitor the safety and well-being of campers during all specialty activities, adhering to camp policies and procedures. 

• Keep accurate attendance and manage and approve payroll through JCC payroll applications (currently Paylocity). 

• Manage staffing and schedule changes when necessary, ensuring all campers have fun, safe and appropriate activities available always. 

• Facilitate staff training and ongoing professional development in specialty program areas. 

• Communicate effectively with camp leadership and counselors regarding program updates and schedule changes including staff coverage.  

• Maintain inventory and care of specialty supplies and equipment, ensuring all materials are safe and in good condition. 

• Foster a positive, inclusive, and enthusiastic camp environment that encourages creativity, teamwork, and personal growth. 

• Able and willing to follow directions from supervisors and follow all protocols. 

• Attends all mandatory training and in-services. 

• Supports JCC goals and objectives. 

• Other activities as required by the organization. 

Supervisory Responsibilities: The Specialist Supervisor at Camp Grossman plays a pivotal role in ensuring the success of the camp’s specialty programs. Through effective leadership, program management, and a commitment to camper safety and enrichment, the Specialist Supervisor helps create memorable and meaningful experiences for both campers and staff.

Supervisory responsibilities include but are not limited to:  

• Supervise and support Specialists by providing ongoing guidance, conducting regular check-ins, and addressing any concerns promptly.  

• Conduct reviews of specialist personnel in early to mid-summer, creating action plans for improvement if needed. 

• Provide end-of-summer feedback to all specialists; determines if specialist is eligible for re-hire in the following season. 

• Monitor specialist attendance and approve digital timecards.  

• Uphold the policies of the organization and align work with the overall mission, vision and strategic objectives of the JCC; report any related issues.  

• Ensure all activities are run in accordance with all relevant regulations, and in accordance with any best practices identified by Camp Grossman.  

• Create/facilitate an environment where employees can achieve individual goals.  

• Build and maintain a positive working relationship to achieve desired outcomes and the ongoing professional growth of the direct report(s).   

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 value