Make a difference. Be a role model. Have fun!

Do you love working with kids and bringing joy to their day? JCC Greater Boston is looking for enthusiastic, caring, and responsible Camp Counselors to join our team this summer.

JCC Greater Boston offers free bus service for staff from Cambridge, Brookline, Jamaica Plain, West Roxbury, Wayland, Framingham, Natick, Needham, Newton and Wellesley during the summer season.

Camp Counselors are the heart of camp life guiding campers through activities, cheering them on at swim, joining them in arts & crafts, and making sure every camper feels included, safe, and valued. Counselors are role models who work closely with co-counselors and camp leadership to build strong group dynamics and create unforgettable summer experiences.

Each summer, young athletes hone their skills at our week-long Tennis Camp programs. Tennis Camp Counselors provide personalized instruction and guidance to our campers, who will learn the fundamental techniques of tennis, including proper grip, footwork, stroke production, and game strategy. Campers enjoy a variety of drills, games, and tournaments, as well as daily swimming and more as they develop their skills and build self-confidence.The energy of the camp is lively, playful and warm, as both campers and staff develop lifelong friendships. Camp Counselors work alongside camp staff to ensure a safe and fun environment for the campers.

What you will do each day:

Each morning, youll welcome your campers with energy and enthusiasm, helping them feel excited for whats ahead. Youll guide your group through a variety of activities one hour you might be cheering them on in a game of capture the flag, the next youre diving into an arts & crafts project or encouraging hesitant swimmers in the pool. Lunch brings laughter, songs, and silly moments, and youll be right there helping campers feel included and connected. Throughout the day, youll be a role model building relationships, keeping campers safe, and making sure every child feels supported. By the end of the day, youll leave camp tired but smiling, knowing youve helped kids create joyful memories.

Why work with us?

At our camps, the best part of the day is simple: the campers. Our staff say their favorite moments are playing games, cheering campers on at swim, creating art together, and bonding over shared interests. Staff describe camp as fun, dynamic, and inclusive. Here, youll gain leadership skills, make lasting friendships, and create unforgettable experiences for campers and yourself.

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 Bostons core values - Belonging, Joyfulness, Collaboration, and Transformation - which resonate with many who do not identify as Jewish.

This is what our Camp Counselors say are the best parts of working at JCC Camps:

• Bonding with the campers
• The activities
• Free swim
• Leadership opportunities
• Making close friends with co-counselors

Primary responsibilities include, and are not limited to:

• Ensure the safety and well-being of campers in structured and unstructured time
• Create a fun, joyful and inclusive group dynamic
• Work in partnership with co-counselors and camp leadership to deliver a happy, safe, and memorable experience
• Lead, co-lead and support activitieswith campers and co-counselors, including arts, sports, swimming and other camp activities
• Participate and support camper during swim times (must be able to access the pool and swim with the campers)
• Assist with set-up and clean-up of activities and spaces as needed
• Support campers social and emotional development throughout the day

Standard staff expectations include and are not limited to:

• Actively create a welcoming dynamic that contributes to an environment where each individual is valued and respected
• Actively participate as an essential team member
• Support JCC Greater Bostons mission, vision, and values of belonging, joyfulness, collaboration, and transformation, including through role modeling
• Enthusiastically representing the organization, model excellence and achievement
• Attend JCCGB meetings and trainings as assigned
• Other duties as assigned

10 skills you gain while being a summer camp counselor:

• Negotiation and conflict resolution skills
• Ability to "think on your feet"
• Social/emotional knowledge
• Problem-solving techniques
• Project management skills
• Leadership skills
• Collaboration experience
• Flexibility

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: This is an hourly, non-exempt position offering great perks, including JCC Health & Fitness center access during employment, a supportive, vibrant fully in-person work environment, and a competitive starting pay range between $15-$17 per hour. The pay rate offered will ultimately be determined by relevant qualifications, experience, and JCC's internal equity.

This 8 week camp program is June 22 - August 21, including staff training. While we prefer candidates who are available all summer, we recognize that candidates may have other obligations and are happy to work with your schedule.

About JCC Greater Boston

Since opening its doors in 1983, JCC Greater Boston has been committed to creating a vibrant, inclusive, diverse community by nurturing meaningful, lasting relationships. Through our network of early learning centers, day camps, regional teen and family programs, health and wellness offerings, and adult arts and ideas classes, JCC Greater Boston provides highly valued connections, learning, and experiences for the Jewish community and friends.

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 rated their direct management and organizational alignment experiences close to 90% positive. If you want to upgrade your working experience and have 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 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.

Requirements

Education and Experience:

• 10th grade (or equivalent)and eligible for work permit
• 1+ season (summer camp, semester, babysitting, coaching, other) experience working with children
• 1+ season tennis experience preferred

Equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted at the JCCs discretion to meet minimum criteria.

Skills and Abilities:

• Genuine enjoyment of working with children and helping them grow
• Strong safety awareness and communication skills
• Leadership qualities including patience, flexibility, teamwork, and creativity
• Positive attitude and ability to build meaningful relationships with campers and peers
• Proactive problem-solving and willingness to ask for guidance when needed
• Self-starter who takes initiative
• Must be able to work well with others, building/sustaining collaborative solid relationships
• Ability to manage situations effectively and diplomatically and ask for help, guidance, or clarification when needed
• Commitment to build strong relationships with campers, co-workers, and camp leadership
• Ability to interface with digital tools and mobile apps (enter hours worked into Paylocity, note camper attendance on digital attendance forms, etc.)
• General knowledge of team sports, games and coaching
• General knowledge of tennis rules, techniques and strategies preferred

Physical Requirements: