Unit Head, Camp Grossman, Summer Day Camp 2026

Do you want to make a difference in a childs life Do you want to create unforgettable summer experiences for campers as well as young adult staffAre you a passionate leader in informal education ready to support and teach counselors so they can lead campers to an unforgettable summer If this sounds like you join Camp Grossman and share your passion and skills as a Unit Head! This full-time on-site summer role is perfect for enthusiastic compassionate individuals who love working with children and young adults and are passionate about camp character building and social emotional learning. As a Unit Head you will lead a team of 12-25 counselors as you and they guide 75-100 campers through an extraordinary summer. You will set the tone and orchestrate an inclusive environment where every camper feels valued and confident. Your time throughout the summer will be a mix of administrative tasks (activity scheduling family communications programming) and hands-on moments with staff and campers (problem solving counselor training group leading). Guided and supported by our Assistant Directors you will play an instrumental role in making this a summer campers will always remember. Are you ready to make an impact Join us for an incredible experience.

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 well-being of campersthrough proactive prevention measures and effective troubleshooting
• Create a schedule for the week which incorporates a good mix of all the activities and camp traditions offered
• Guide mentor and support Counselors Junior Counselors and Counselors-In-Training 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 staff and parents
• Foster a unique sense of community within your unit by leading engaging activities and providing consistent support to your campers throughout the day.
• Administrative work as required

Standard staff expectations include and are not limited to:

• 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 Bostons 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

This is a great chance to join JCC Greater Bostons respected and valued people-orientated workplace of diverse community services providers which is rapidly growing!

JOB DETAILS: We are an outdoor camp located on beautiful wooded property in Dover MA. The regular camp day runs from 8:15 - 4:15 Monday - Friday for the camp season*. In addition Unit Heads are expected to attend 3 or 4 staff meetings on Monday evenings at JCC Greater Boston and may be also be expected to attend additional meetings at camp before or after the regular day. Unit Heads also work 1 or 2 of the following: Sunday Family Day Shabbat Family Night Late Night and/or Overnights depending on their placement in camp over the course of the summer. Offering great perks including JCC Health & Fitness center access a supportive vibrant in-person work environment and a competitive starting pay rate of $20 per hour. The pay rate offered will ultimately be determined by relevant qualifications experience and JCCs internal equity.

*The regular camp season begins June 29 and ends August 21 (with the option to work the following 9th Week as well). The first Leadership Orientation sessions take place June 7 and possibly June 14 at camp. All staff Orientation takes place at camp on June 24 25 and 26 and ends with Visiting Day Sunday June 28. While we prefer staff who can attend all Orientation Sessions and work the entire 8-week regular season we are happy to consider quality candidates who may have some (limited) conflicting obligations.

** The hourly rates above apply to regular daytime/evening hours. Overnights will be compensated at a flat rate of $75 - $100 per overnight.

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 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 work-life balance we encourage you to explore becoming part of the JCC team!

To learn more about what makes JCC Greater Boston a wonderful place to work please visit our careers page at 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 a continuing effort to maintain and enrich a diverse environment we actively encourage applications from women and members of underrepresented groups.

Education and Experience:

• College degree required* preferably in Education or a related field which emphasizes child development
• Experience working with children preferably in a camp and/or school setting
• Experience supervising young adults preferred
• Experience working in and/or attending summer camp is a plus

*An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted at the JCCs discretion to meet minimum criteria.

Skills and Abilities:

• Leadership skills and ability to build strong relationships with campers co-workers and camp leadership while managing situations effectively and diplomatically
• Models maturity reliability flexibility and patience
• A love of children and a strong desire to make a difference every day
• Strong organizational teamwork and relationship-building skills.
• Possess a proactive mindset demonstrated by the ability to anticipate needs identify potential challenges and take initiative to address them effectively.
• Exhibit forward thinking adaptability and a commitment to finding creative solutions that contribute to the teams success.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills - comfortable speaking with parents/guardians - listening discussing and resolving issues
• Excellent supervisory and collaborative relationships with direct reports
• Committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of campers
  

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 (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.

In addition to offering rewarding work and great career opportunities within our mission-driven values-driven and family-centric environment JCC Greater Boston proudly offers employees the generous benefits listed below.

JCCGB Perks! Each seasonal employee is eligible for access to JCC Greater Bostons 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 Camp Grossman enrollment for campemployees children during the weeks worked. Discount prorated based on number of regularly scheduled hours.

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.