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Share your love of sports and games by leading school break enrichment activities for children. JCC Greater Boston, located in Newton, runs school break Vacation Camps for December break, February break, Passover break and spring break in April for children grades K – 8. Camp Counselors and activity specialists guide campers in sports, swimming, arts and crafts, and much more as they develop and build self-confidence and have a blast with friends. The energy of the camp is lively, playful and warm, and we are looking for fun, responsible role models to plan and lead activities for the campers.
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:
Ensure the safety and well-being of campers during activities
Create a fun/joyful dynamic
Work in partnership with peers and Camp Leadership to provide a happy, safe and Memorable day for the children
Lead or co-lead activities
Prepare and manage supplies
Plan and implement fun and engaging activities for children in grades K – 8
Participate in and support supervision of the children during special events and large group activities
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 Boston’s 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
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 position with 4 – 8 hour shifts available. Offering great perks, including JCC Health & Fitness center access, a supportive, vibrant in-person work environment, and a competitive starting pay rate of $18 per hour. The pay rate offered will ultimately be determined by relevant qualifications, experience, and JCC's internal equity. Available Dates:
December Camp: December 23, 24, 26, 27, 30
February Camp: February 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Passover Camp: April 15, 16, 17, 18
Spring Break Camp: April 21, 22, 23, 24, 25
Please note – candidates do not need to commit to all the above dates. We schedule staff by the day and the below shift options.
Available Shifts Each Day:
Full Day 8:30am – 4:30pm, 8 hours
Morning Shift 8:30am – 12:30pm, 4 hours
Afternoon Shift 12:30pm - 4:30pm, 4 hours
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 with all.
To learn more about what makes JCC Greater Boston a wonderful place to work, please visit our careers page at
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.
Requirements
Education and Experience:
High school degree preferred
College degree, concentration or equivalent experience planning and leading sports and games for children
1+ season (summer camp, semester, other) instructor experience working with a variety of sports equipment and facilities (gymnasium, various ball games) and ensuring safety of all involved
Customer service experience preferred
Equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted at the JCC’s discretion to meet minimum criteria.
Skills and Abilities:
Excellent group management skills
Flexibility in plans and positive attitude
Enjoy working with children and a strong desire to make a difference every day
Safety awareness and ability to communicate any issues and concerns with supervisors
Exhibits leadership skills, including teamwork, patience, flexibility, and diplomacy
Demonstrates positive attitude at all times
Commitment to build strong relationships with campers, co-workers, and camp leadership
Self-starter who takes the initiative
Ability to manage situations effectively and diplomatically and ask for help, guidance, or clarification when needed
Must be able to work well with others, building/sustaining collaborative solid relationships
Physical Requirements:
Able to work well in a busy, dynamic, and sometimes noisy environment involving multiple tasks and priorities.
Able to lift and carry objects weighing 30-40 pounds (boxes of supplies, children’s backpacks, etc.
Able to sit and kneel; getting down at eye level with children regularly.
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.
Benefits
In addition to offering rewarding work and great career opportunities within our mission-driven, values-driven, and family-centric environment, JCC Greater Boston proudly offers employees the generous benefits listed below.JCCGB Perks! Each employee is eligible for a free individual membership to JCC Greater Boston's top class fitness, recreation and wellness facility in Newton – offering virtual and in-person programs including indoor swimming, many fitness classes, and workout facilities, as well as discounts to many JCCGB events, classes, outdoor pool, and more! Complimentary individual membership includes:
Use of the Fitness Center at Leventhal-Sidman
Access to group fit classes, Arts & Culture adult programming at member rates,
Discounts on a variety JCCGB's fitness/wellness programs and services
Free wellness events!
Benefits are subject to review and change by the Organization, and plan documents are the primary determinant.
A Great Place to Work! JCC Greater Boston is consciously evolving as a great place to work! In our recent 2023 employee engagement survey, at least 88% of our staff gave us top ratings on:
Supportive colleagues
Team camaraderie
How their managers treat them
Individual autonomy
Knowing what their work contributes to and how it impacts others
Pride in working for the JCC
Program and service quality
Holding ourselves accountable
Our staff and leadership bring experience, excellence, and commitment to everything we offer and we are dedicated to a culture where all our employees may thrive. Our culture is built on our values, driven by our mission, and nurtured through the expert contributions of our professionals.