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JCC Greater Boston

Jewish community center serving Greater Boston

Camp Counselor Intern - Sports Camp, JCC Summer Day Camp

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Internship · Summer 2027Newton, MA, USA$15 - $17 /hr

About the Job

Requirements

  • Have completed 10th grade or equivalent and be eligible for a work permit.
  • Be at least 15 years old, in accordance with Department of Public Health guidelines.
  • Have at least one season of experience working with children through summer camp, a semester, babysitting, coaching, or similar experience.
  • Enjoy working with children and helping them grow.
  • Demonstrate safety awareness and communication skills.
  • Demonstrate patience, flexibility, teamwork, and creativity.
  • Build positive relationships with campers and peers.
  • Use proactive problem-solving and ask for guidance when needed.
  • Take initiative as a self-starter.
  • Work effectively with others and build and sustain collaborative relationships.
  • Manage situations effectively and diplomatically, seeking help, guidance, or clarification when needed.
  • Build strong relationships with campers, coworkers, and camp leadership.
  • Use digital tools and mobile apps, including Paylocity for entering hours and digital attendance forms for recording camper attendance.
  • Work in a busy, dynamic, sometimes noisy environment with multiple tasks and priorities.
  • Lift and carry objects weighing 30–40 pounds, such as supply boxes and children's backpacks.
  • Sit and kneel, including regularly getting down to eye level with children.
  • Swim and supervise children in a pool, including standing in the pool.
  • Work outdoors in varied weather conditions for extended periods, including rain, heat, humidity, or cold, to supervise and ensure camper safety.
  • Possess the required knowledge, skills, and abilities, or demonstrate the ability to perform the essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation and using another combination of skills and abilities.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure campers' safety and well-being during structured and unstructured time.
  • Create a fun, joyful, and inclusive group dynamic.
  • Work with co-counselors and camp leadership to deliver a happy, safe, and memorable camp experience.
  • Lead, co-lead, and support activities with campers and co-counselors, including arts, sports, swimming, and other camp activities.
  • Participate in and support campers during swim times, including accessing the pool and swimming with campers.
  • Assist with setting up and cleaning up activities and spaces as needed.
  • Support campers' social and emotional development throughout the day.
  • Create a welcoming environment where each individual is valued and respected.
  • Participate as an essential team member.
  • Support the organization's mission, vision, and values through role modeling.
  • Represent the organization and model excellence and achievement.
  • Attend meetings and training as assigned.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

About the Company

JCC Greater Boston

Jewish community center serving Greater Boston

JCC Greater Boston is a nonprofit organization that brings people together through Jewish life and community programs across the Boston area. Its early learning centers use child-centered teaching rooted in Jewish culture, while day camps give children places to learn and play outside school. Families and adults also take part in fitness and aquatics, arts events and holiday celebrations, with programs open to people of all backgrounds and beliefs. Membership dues and program fees support its operations, alongside donations that fund scholarships and community activities. Founded in 1983, the organization is headquartered in Newton, Massachusetts.

Company size
201-500
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Newton, MA
Founded
1983

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