Cooking Instructor Vacation Camp School Break Camp
Cooking Instructor Vacation Camp School Break Camp
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Job Description
Share your love of cooking by leading school break enrichment activities and cooking classes for children. JCC Greater Boston located in Newton runs school break Vacation Camps for December break February break Passover break and spring break in April for children grades K 8. Camp Counselors and activity specialists guide campers in sports swimming arts and crafts and much more as they develop and build selfconfidence and have a blast with friends.The energy of the camp is lively playful and warm and we are looking for fun responsible role models to plan and lead activities for the campers.
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 Bostons core values Belonging Joyfulness Collaboration and Transformation which resonate with many who do not identify as Jewish.
Primary responsibilities include and are not limited to:
- Ensure the safety and wellbeing of campers during activities
- Create a fun/joyful dynamic
- Work in partnership with peers and Camp Leadership to provide a happy safe and Memorable day for the children
- Lead or colead activities
- Prepare and manage supplies
- Plan and implement fun and engaging acvities for children in grades K 8
- Participate in and support supervision of the children during special events and large group activities
Standard staff expectations include and are not limited to:
- 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 Bostons 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
This is a great chance to join JCC Greater Bostons respected and valued peopleorientated workplace of diverse community services providers which is rapidly growing!
JOB DETAILS: This is an hourly position with 4 8 hour shifts available. Offering great perks including JCC Health & Fitness center access a supportive vibrant inperson work environment and a competitive starting pay rate of $18 per hour. The pay rate offered will ultimately be determined by relevant qualifications experience and JCCs internal equity.
Available Dates:
December Camp: December
February Camp: February
Passover Camp: April
Spring Break Camp: April
Please note candidates do not need to commit to all the above dates. We schedule staff by the day and the below shift options.
Available Shifts Each Day:
Full Day 8:30am 4:30pm 8 hours
Morning Shift 8:30am 12:30pm 4 hours
Afternoon Shift 12:30pm 4:30pm 4 hours
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. Through our network of early learning centers day camps regional teen and family programs health and wellness offerings and adult arts and ideas classes JCC Greater Boston provides highly valued connections learning and experiences for the Jewish community and friends.
JCC Greater Boston staff enjoy working in an innovative friendly and welcoming environment where their talents and contributions are appreciated. In our recent employee survey staff rated their direct management and organizational alignment experiences close to 90 positive. If you want to upgrade your working experience and have a better worklife balance we encourage you to explore becoming part of the JCC team!
The JCC 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 Bostons core values: Belonging Joyfulness Collaboration and Transformation which we hope resonate with all.
To learn more about what makes JCC Greater Boston a wonderful place to work please visit our careers page at https://www.bostonjcc/careers/
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. In a continuing effort to maintain and enrich a diverse environment we actively encourage applications from women and members of underrepresented groups.
Requirements
Education and Experience:
- High school degree preferred
- College degree concentration certification or equivalent experience in cooking nutrition or related field preferred
- 1 season (summer camp semester other) instructor experience planning and leading cooking activities for children
- Customer service experience preferred
Equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted at the JCCs discretion to meet minimum criteria.
Skills and Abilities:
- Excellent group management skills
- Flexibility in plans and positive attitude
- Ability to work with a variety of cooking supplies and equipment
- Ability to work with allergy and dietary restrictions as needed
- Enjoy working with children and a strong desire to make a difference every day
- Safety awareness and ability to communicate any issues and concerns with supervisors
- Ability to ensure safety of participants when working with cooking supplies tools and variety of ingredients and food
- Exhibits leadership skills including teamwork patience flexibility and diplomacy
- Demonstrates positive attitude at all times
- Commitment to build strong relationships with campers coworkers and camp leadership
- Selfstarter who takes the initiative
- Ability to manage situations effectively and diplomatically and ask for help guidance or clarification when needed
- Must be able to work well with others building/sustaining collaborative solid relationships
Physical Requirements:
- Able to work well in a busy dynamic and sometimes noisy environment involving multiple tasks and priorities.
- Able to lift and carry objects weighing 3040 pounds (boxes of supplies childrens backpacks etc.
- Able to sit and kneel; getting down at eye level with children regularly.
ADA Statement: Individuals must possess these criteria for knowledge skills and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation and using some other combination of skills and abilities.
Benefits
In addition to offering rewarding work and great career opportunities within our missiondriven valuesdriven and familycentric environment JCC Greater Boston proudly offers employees the generous benefits listed below.
JCCGB Perks! Each employee is eligible for a free individual membership to JCC Greater Bostons top class fitness recreation and wellness facility in Newton offering virtual and inperson programs including indoor swimming many fitness classes and workout facilities as well as discounts to many JCCGB events classes outdoor pool and more! Complimentary individual membership includes:
- Use of the Fitness Center at LeventhalSidman
- Access to group fit classes Arts & Culture adult programming at member rates
- Discounts on a variety JCCGBs fitness/wellness programs and services
- Free wellness events!
Benefits are subject to review and change by the Organization and plan documents are the primary determinant.
A Great Place to Work! JCC Greater Boston is consciously evolving as a great place to work! In our recent 2023 employee engagement survey at least 88 of our staff gave us top ratings on:
- Supportive colleagues
- Team camaraderie
- How their managers treat them
- Individual autonomy
- Knowing what their work contributes to and how it impacts others
- Pride in working for the JCC
- Program and service quality
- Holding ourselves accountable
Our staff and leadership bring experience excellence and commitment to everything we offer and we are dedicated to a culture where all our employees may thrive. Our culture is built on our values driven by our mission and nurtured through the expert contributions of our professionals.
Employment Type
Hourly
