Theater Camp Counselor, Camp Kaleidoscope, Summer Day Camp

JCC Greater Boston•Newton, MA

37d•$15 - $17•Onsite

About The Position

Make a difference. Be a role model. Have fun! Do you love working with kids and bringing joy to their day? Are you looking to be part of a theater team that puts on two fully-staged musical theater productions this summer? JCC Greater Boston is looking for enthusiastic, caring, and responsible Camp Counselors to join our Theater team this summer working with campers grades 4-8. JCC Greater Boston offers free bus service for staff from Cambridge, Brookline, Jamaica Plain, West Roxbury, Wayland, Framingham, Natick, Needham, Newton and Wellesley during the summer season. Camp Counselors are the heart of camp life – guiding campers through activities, helping them with auditions, guiding them through rehearsals, cheering them on at swim, joining them in arts & crafts, and making sure every camper feels included, safe, and valued. Counselors are role models who work closely with co-counselors and the Theater team to build strong group dynamics and create unforgettable summer experiences. What you will do each day: Each morning, you’ll welcome your campers with energy and enthusiasm, helping them feel excited for what’s ahead. You’ll guide your group through a variety of activities. Mornings are dedicated to preparing for the musical, whether it be auditions, rehearsals, choreography or set design. Lunch brings laughter, songs, and silly moments, and you’ll be right there helping campers feel included and connected. Throughout the day, you’ll be a role model — building relationships, keeping campers safe, and making sure every child feels supported. By the end of the day, you’ll leave camp tired but smiling, knowing you’ve helped kids create joyful memories. Why work with us? At our camps, the best part of the day is simple: the campers. Our staff say their favorite moments are playing games, cheering campers on at swim, creating art together, and bonding over shared interests. Staff describe camp as fun, dynamic, and inclusive. Here, you’ll gain leadership skills, make lasting friendships, and create unforgettable experiences – for campers and yourself. 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. This is what our Camp Counselors say are the best parts of working at JCC Camps: Bonding with the campers The activities Free swim Leadership opportunities Making close friends with co-counselors

Requirements

10th grade (or equivalent) and eligible for work permit
1+ season (summer camp, semester, babysitting, coaching, other) experience working with children
Equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted at the JCC’s discretion to meet minimum criteria.
Genuine enjoyment of working with children and helping them grow
Strong safety awareness and communication skills
Leadership qualities including patience, flexibility, teamwork, and creativity
Positive attitude and ability to build meaningful relationships with campers and peers
Proactive problem-solving and willingness to ask for guidance when needed
Self-starter who takes initiative
Must be able to work well with others, building/sustaining collaborative solid relationships
Ability to manage situations effectively and diplomatically and ask for help, guidance, or clarification when needed
Commitment to build strong relationships with campers, co-workers, and camp leadership
Ability to interface with digital tools and mobile apps (enter hours worked into Paylocity, note camper attendance on digital attendance forms, etc.)
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.
Ability to swim and supervise children in pool (able to stand in pool).
Ability to work in variety of weather conditions for extended periods of time in case of rain, heat, humidity, cold, or other environmental factors to ensure the supervision and safety of campers in our care at all times.

Responsibilities

Ensure the safety and well-being of campers in structured and unstructured time
Create a fun, joyful and inclusive group dynamic
Work in partnership with co-counselors and camp leadership to deliver a happy, safe, and memorable experience
Lead, co-lead and support activities with campers and co-counselors, including arts, sports, swimming and other camp activities
Participate and support camper during swim times (must be able to access the pool and swim with the campers)
Assist with set-up and clean-up of activities and spaces as needed
Support campers’ social and emotional development throughout the day
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

Benefits

JCC Health & Fitness center access
a supportive, vibrant in-person work environment
Each seasonal employee is eligible for access to JCC Greater Boston's top class fitness, recreation and wellness facility in Newton!
Seasonal access to the JCC Fitness Center includes: Use of the Fitness Center at Leventhal-Sidman JCC during active seasonal employment
Free or discounted enrollment for camp programs may be available for camp employees’ children based on availability.

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