Camp Counselor, Camp Kaleidoscope

Laughter, fun, and making a difference every day. Camp Kaleidoscope, the JCC summer day camp in Newton, draws creative campers interested in the arts, science, and the outdoors. Camp Counselors and Activity Specialists guide campers in drama, art, science, sports, swimming, and much more, as campers develop and build self-confidence. The energy of the camp is lively, playful, and warm as campers and staff develop lifelong friendships. JCC Greater Boston offers free bus service for staff from Cambridge, Brookline, Framingham, Sudbury, and Wayland during the season, making it possible for staff to receive transportation from their home communities, if needed.
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 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.
The full camp season is June 17 - August 16. 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. The camp day schedule is 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday.
This position pays a competitive rate of $4,200 - $5,100 for the summer, with optional additional hours to staff early drop-off and extended daycare. The salary offered will ultimately be determined by the dates employees will work, the scope of the position, the candidate's relevant experience, and internal equity.
Lower and Middle Camp Counselors work with campers entering grades K - 3. They assist in specialist-led activities and lead fun group games with their campers. They support and nurture campers throughout the day.
Upper Camp Counselors work with campers entering grades 4 - 8. They lead or assist in various activities, including theater, dance, video production, sports, boating, fencing, music, art, costuming, and more.
10 skills you gain while being a summer Camp Counselor:

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

• Fun!

Requirements

• Ensuring the safety and well-being of campers in structured and unstructured time
• Creating a fun/joyful dynamic
• Working in partnership with peers and Camp Leadership to provide a happy, safe and memorable summer for the children
• Leading or co-leading activities
• Mentoring counselors in training

Qualifications

• Completed 10th grade (or equivalent)
• Experience with children
• A love of children and a strong desire to make a difference every day
• Leadership skills, including teamwork, patience, flexibility, and diplomacy
• Commitment to build strong relationships with campers, co-workers, and camp leadership

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.
Agency 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.
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/
Application
JCC Greater Boston welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds who meet the abovementioned requirements. If you want to share your talents with a great team, co-creating a thriving, dynamic organization which is devoted to community building and lasting impact, please complete the application. Feel free to send any questions to kaleidoscope@jccgb.org
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.
Benefits
In addition to a rewarding position where you care for a community, the JCC Greater Boston provides competitive benefits, including:

• A competitive salary

• Complimentary summer access to the JCC Greater Boston facility in Newton - offering indoor swimming and workout facilities
• Outstanding working environment, including convenient, free parking

Benefits are subject to review and change by the Organization.