JCC Greater Boston
Role Overview
Ready to take the lead in creating unforgettable summer experiences for campers and staff? Camp Grossman is looking for a Specialist Supervisor to oversee a team of activity specialists. You'll guide staff, mentor emerging leaders, and ensure programs—from arts & crafts and sports to rock walls, challenge courses, boating and more—run smoothly, safely, and with plenty of ruach (spirit!). If you’re organized, energetic, and passionate about building a community, this is your chance to make an impact and have an incredible summer! Guided by our Program Director and acting as a key member of our Leadership Team, you will play a pivotal role in managing and supporting activity specialists as they develop their areas of expertise and personal skills.
JCC Greater Boston is deeply committed to valuing and celebrating the uniqueness of each constituent. We welcome staff and participants from diverse backgrounds.
Primary Responsibilities
Supervise, support, and mentor specialist staff, providing guidance and constructive feedback.
Coordinate and organize daily schedules for specialty activities, ensuring variety and quality programming.
Monitor safety and well‑being of campers during all specialty activities, adhering to camp policies and procedures.
Keep accurate attendance and manage and approve payroll through JCC payroll applications (currently Paylocity).
Manage staffing and schedule changes when necessary, ensuring all campers have fun, safe and appropriate activities available always.
Facilitate staff training and ongoing professional development in specialty program areas.
Communicate effectively with camp leadership and counselors regarding program updates and schedule changes including staff coverage.
Maintain inventory and care of specialty supplies and equipment, ensuring all materials are safe and in good condition.
Foster a positive, inclusive, and enthusiastic camp environment that encourages creativity, teamwork, and personal growth.
Able and willing to follow directions from supervisors and follow all protocols.
Attend all mandatory training and in‑services.
Support JCC goals and objectives.
Other activities as required by the organization.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Provide ongoing guidance, conduct regular check‑ins, and address any concerns promptly.
Conduct reviews of specialist personnel in early to mid‑summer, creating action plans for improvement if needed.
Provide end‑of‑summer feedback to all specialists; determine re‑hire eligibility.
Monitor specialist attendance and approve digital timecards.
Uphold the policies of the organization and align work with the overall mission, vision and strategic objectives of the JCC; report any related issues.
Ensure activities run in accordance with all relevant regulations and best practices.
Create/facilitate an environment where employees can achieve individual goals.
Build and maintain positive working relationships to achieve desired outcomes and ongoing professional growth.
Standard Staff Expectations
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 values of belonging, joyfulness, collaboration, and transformation through structured activities and 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 online training modules and attend all pre‑camp virtual and in‑person orientation sessions.
Other duties as assigned.
Job Details • Outdoor camp located on a wooded property in Dover, MA. • Regular camp day: 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Monday‑Friday. • Specialists expected to attend 4 staff meetings on Monday afternoons at Camp and/or evenings at JCC Greater Boston. • Work on Sunday Family Day (July 26) and/or 1 or 2 evenings (dinner provided). • Competitive starting pay rate of $20 per hour, adjusted for qualifications and internal equity.
About JCC Greater Boston Since opening its doors in 1983, JCC Greater Boston has been committed to creating a vibrant, inclusive, diverse community by nurturing meaningful, lasting relationships. JCC supports a wide range of programs—including day camps, teen and family programs, health and wellness offerings, and adult arts and ideas classes—for the Jewish community and friends.
Equal Opportunity Statement 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. We actively encourage applications from women and under‑represented groups.
Requirements Education and Experience
Must be 21 years of age or older at the time of hiring.
Prior experience working in a camp environment or with youth programs.
Familiarity with Jewish traditions, holidays, and values; comfort working in a pluralistic Jewish environment.
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted at the JCC’s discretion to meet minimum criteria.
Skills and Abilities
Demonstrated leadership and supervisory skills.
Strong organizational and communication abilities.
Able to handle interpersonal issues among staff or campers calmly and effectively.
Expertise in one or more specialty areas (e.g., arts, sports, science, drama, etc.).
Ability to plan and adapt programming for diverse age groups.
Ability to work collaboratively as part of a diverse team.
Commitment to creating a safe, fun, and supportive camp atmosphere.
Must be able to use a computer.
Must be able to utilize the phone for payroll hours entry.
Physical Requirements
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.
Able to sit and kneel; getting down at eye level with children regularly.
Benefits • Access to JCC Greater Boston’s fitness, recreation, and wellness facility in Newton during seasonal employment. • Free or discounted Camp Grossman enrollment for camp employees’ children during the weeks worked, prorated based on hours.
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JCC Greater Boston is deeply committed to valuing and celebrating the uniqueness of each constituent. We welcome staff and participants from diverse backgrounds.
Primary Responsibilities
Supervise, support, and mentor specialist staff, providing guidance and constructive feedback.
Coordinate and organize daily schedules for specialty activities, ensuring variety and quality programming.
Monitor safety and well‑being of campers during all specialty activities, adhering to camp policies and procedures.
Keep accurate attendance and manage and approve payroll through JCC payroll applications (currently Paylocity).
Manage staffing and schedule changes when necessary, ensuring all campers have fun, safe and appropriate activities available always.
Facilitate staff training and ongoing professional development in specialty program areas.
Communicate effectively with camp leadership and counselors regarding program updates and schedule changes including staff coverage.
Maintain inventory and care of specialty supplies and equipment, ensuring all materials are safe and in good condition.
Foster a positive, inclusive, and enthusiastic camp environment that encourages creativity, teamwork, and personal growth.
Able and willing to follow directions from supervisors and follow all protocols.
Attend all mandatory training and in‑services.
Support JCC goals and objectives.
Other activities as required by the organization.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Provide ongoing guidance, conduct regular check‑ins, and address any concerns promptly.
Conduct reviews of specialist personnel in early to mid‑summer, creating action plans for improvement if needed.
Provide end‑of‑summer feedback to all specialists; determine re‑hire eligibility.
Monitor specialist attendance and approve digital timecards.
Uphold the policies of the organization and align work with the overall mission, vision and strategic objectives of the JCC; report any related issues.
Ensure activities run in accordance with all relevant regulations and best practices.
Create/facilitate an environment where employees can achieve individual goals.
Build and maintain positive working relationships to achieve desired outcomes and ongoing professional growth.
Standard Staff Expectations
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 values of belonging, joyfulness, collaboration, and transformation through structured activities and 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 online training modules and attend all pre‑camp virtual and in‑person orientation sessions.
Other duties as assigned.
Job Details • Outdoor camp located on a wooded property in Dover, MA. • Regular camp day: 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Monday‑Friday. • Specialists expected to attend 4 staff meetings on Monday afternoons at Camp and/or evenings at JCC Greater Boston. • Work on Sunday Family Day (July 26) and/or 1 or 2 evenings (dinner provided). • Competitive starting pay rate of $20 per hour, adjusted for qualifications and internal equity.
About JCC Greater Boston Since opening its doors in 1983, JCC Greater Boston has been committed to creating a vibrant, inclusive, diverse community by nurturing meaningful, lasting relationships. JCC supports a wide range of programs—including day camps, teen and family programs, health and wellness offerings, and adult arts and ideas classes—for the Jewish community and friends.
Equal Opportunity Statement 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. We actively encourage applications from women and under‑represented groups.
Requirements Education and Experience
Must be 21 years of age or older at the time of hiring.
Prior experience working in a camp environment or with youth programs.
Familiarity with Jewish traditions, holidays, and values; comfort working in a pluralistic Jewish environment.
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted at the JCC’s discretion to meet minimum criteria.
Skills and Abilities
Demonstrated leadership and supervisory skills.
Strong organizational and communication abilities.
Able to handle interpersonal issues among staff or campers calmly and effectively.
Expertise in one or more specialty areas (e.g., arts, sports, science, drama, etc.).
Ability to plan and adapt programming for diverse age groups.
Ability to work collaboratively as part of a diverse team.
Commitment to creating a safe, fun, and supportive camp atmosphere.
Must be able to use a computer.
Must be able to utilize the phone for payroll hours entry.
Physical Requirements
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.
Able to sit and kneel; getting down at eye level with children regularly.
Benefits • Access to JCC Greater Boston’s fitness, recreation, and wellness facility in Newton during seasonal employment. • Free or discounted Camp Grossman enrollment for camp employees’ children during the weeks worked, prorated based on hours.
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