- 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
- 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
- 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
- A competitive salary
- A fun, active work culture and community
- Complimentary summer access to the JCC Greater Boston facility in Newton – offering indoor swimming and workout facilities
- Parents working full time may have their child attend camp for free for the weeks they are working
- Outstanding working environment including convenient, free parking
- Camp Kaleidoscope offers free camp bus service from Cambridge, Brookline, Framingham, Sudbury, and Wayland.
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Camp Counselor, Camp Kaleidoscope, Summer Day Camp - Newton Center, United States - JCC Greater Boston
Description
Job Description
Job DescriptionLaughter, 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.
Responsibilities include but not limited to:
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.
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 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:
Requirements
Completed 10th grade (or equivalent)
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted at the JCC's discretion to meet minimum criteria.
Skills & Abilities
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.
Organization Information
Since opening its doors in 1983, JCC Greater Boston has been committed to its mission of creating a vibrant, inclusive, and diverse community by nurturing meaningful and 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 gave a rating of close to 90% positive for their experiences in direct management and organizational alignment. If you are interested in upgrading your working experience and/or having 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
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:
Benefits are subject to review and change by the organization.
