Counselor, Camp Grossman, Summer Day Camp 2026

JCC Greater Boston • Dover, MA

3h • Onsite

About The Position

Join Camp Grossman as a Counselor for a full-time, on-site summer role in 2026. This position is ideal for enthusiastic, compassionate individuals who enjoy working with children and are active, creative, and camp-spirited. As a Camp Counselor, you will lead groups of campers in a fun, safe, and engaging environment, fostering a warm and inclusive community where every camper feels valued and confident. Guided by your Unit Head, you will play a pivotal role in creating memorable summer experiences. Camp Grossman offers free bus transportation from over 30 communities in the Greater Boston area. JCC Greater Boston is committed to valuing and celebrating diversity, welcoming staff and participants from all backgrounds, and is guided by core values of Belonging, Joyfulness, Collaboration, and Transformation. JCC Greater Boston is a rapidly growing, people-oriented workplace that offers an innovative, friendly, and welcoming environment where staff talents are appreciated. Since 1983, JCC Greater Boston has focused on creating a vibrant, inclusive community through various programs including early learning centers, day camps, teen and family programs, health and wellness offerings, and adult arts and ideas classes.

Requirements

• Must be at least 16 years-old
• Completed 10th grade by the start of camp
• 4-weeks minimum experience working with children
• Experience and/or interest in working with children
• Models maturity and reliability with the ability to stay playful – exhibiting flexibility, patience, innovative problem solving and collaboration
• Shares Camp's commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion
• Models a positive, proactive, and kind approach while concentrating on providing children with a pleasant and safe camp experience
• Ability and commitment to build strong relationships with campers, co-workers, and camp leadership
• Possesses ability to manage situations calmly, effectively, and diplomatically
• Has a strong desire to make a difference every single day
• Possesses the ability to work independently and as part of a team, with strong relationship-building skills
• Demonstrates excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to juggle multiple tasks and/or competing priorities
• Must be a self-starter who takes initiative
• Demonstrates a history of superb interpersonal and active listening skills

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in and/or attending summer camp is a plus for both Counselors and Junior Counselors

Responsibilities

• Supervise and care for campers
• Support both group and individual camper needs
• Oversee and monitor campers during both scheduled and free time to ensure safety and engagement
• Guide and support Junior Counselors and/or Counselors-In-Training (when applicable) 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
• Connect with families via personalized emails
• 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

Benefits

• Free Bus Transportation from over 30 communities in and around the Greater Boston area
• JCC Health & Fitness center access
• Supportive, vibrant in-person work environment
• Competitive starting pay rate of $15 per hour for Junior Counselors (15 years-old and/or without minimally required experience) and $16 per hour for Counselors (at least 16 years-old, with required experience)
• Seasonal access to the JCC Fitness Center at Leventhal-Sidman JCC during active seasonal employment
• Free or discounted Camp Grossman enrollment for camp employees' children during the weeks worked. Discount prorated based on number of regularly scheduled hours.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED