JCC Greater Boston ยท 1 month ago
Unit Head, Camp Grossman, Summer Day Camp 2026
Dover, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$20/hr - $20/hrJCC Greater Boston is committed to creating a vibrant, inclusive, diverse community by nurturing meaningful, lasting relationships. The Unit Head at Camp Grossman will lead a team of counselors and guide campers through an extraordinary summer, ensuring their safety and fostering a positive environment. This role involves a mix of administrative tasks and hands-on leadership, aimed at providing memorable experiences for all participants.
Non-profit Organization Management
Responsibilities
Ensure the safety and well-being of campers through proactive prevention measures and effective troubleshooting
Create a schedule for the week which incorporates a good mix of all the activities and camp traditions offered
Guide, mentor and support Counselors, Junior Counselors and Counselors-In-Training in their roles
Foster a fun and joyful atmosphere by creating a positive and enjoyable dynamic among campers and staff
Collaborate with camp leadership to provide a safe, happy, and memorable experience for campers
Share observations about camper involvement or concerns with camp leadership, staff and parents
Foster a unique sense of community within your unit by leading engaging activities and providing consistent support to your campers throughout the day
Administrative work, as required
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 mission, vision, and values of belonging, joyfulness, collaboration, and transformation, including through role modeling
Enthusiastically represent the organization, modeling excellence and achievement
Complete all staff payroll and onboarding on time and before Orientation begins
Complete all pre-camp asynchronous on-line training modules and attend all pre-camp in-person orientation sessions
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
College degree required, preferably in Education or a related field which emphasizes child development
Experience working with children, preferably in a camp and/or school setting
Experience supervising young adults preferred
Experience working in and/or attending summer camp is a plus
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted at the JCC's discretion to meet minimum criteria
Leadership skills and ability to build strong relationships with campers, co-workers, and camp leadership, while managing situations effectively and diplomatically
Models maturity, reliability, flexibility, and patience
A love of children and a strong desire to make a difference every day
Strong organizational, teamwork, and relationship-building skills
Possess a proactive mindset, demonstrated by the ability to anticipate needs, identify potential challenges, and take initiative to address them effectively
Exhibit forward thinking, adaptability, and a commitment to finding creative solutions that contribute to the team's success
Excellent communication and problem-solving skills - comfortable speaking with parents/guardians - listening, discussing and resolving issues
Excellent supervisory and collaborative relationships with direct reports
Committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of campers
Must be able to work in-person, on-site in Dover, Massachusetts
Must be able to navigate 70 acres of rugged, uneven and rustic campgrounds independently
Comfortable working all or most of the day outdoors or inside without air conditioning
Able to work well in a busy, dynamic and sometimes noisy environment involving multiple tasks and priorities
Able to lift and carry objects weighing up to 30-40 pounds (boxes of supplies, children's backpacks etc.)
Able to sit and kneel; getting down at eye level with children regularly
Preferred
Experience supervising young adults preferred
Experience working in and/or attending summer camp is a plus
Benefits
Use of the Fitness Center at Leventhal-Sidman JCC during active seasonal employment
Free or discounted Camp Grossman enrollment for camp employees' children during the weeks worked.
Company
JCC Greater Boston
We believe in a vibrant and evolving Jewish community where everyone belongs.
Founded in 1983
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Lily Rabinoff-Goldman
Chief Executive Officer
Mark Sokoll
President and CEO
Company data provided by crunchbase