Activity Specialist, Camp Grossman, Summer Day Camp 2026

Are you looking to make a difference in a child’s life and create unforgettable summer experiences?  Camp Grossman is looking for Specialists to lead various camp activities including arts, music, drama, sports, dance, cooking, mountain biking, climbing, boating, fishing, jewelry-making, knitting, gymnastics, rock climbing, ropes, and more. We are also always open to discussing new activity ideas based on the skills and interest of our potential staff, so let’s talk! This full-time, on-site summer role is perfect for enthusiastic, compassionate individuals who love working with kids and are passionate about their specialty area.  As an Activity Specialist, you will lead fun, safe, and engaging activities, to help create a warm and inclusive camp community where every camper feels valued and confident.  Guided by our Program Director and Specialist Supervisor, you will play a key 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 Boston’s 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 :

• Plan and lead creative, safe and engaging age-appropriate activities for all assigned campers with varying interest levels and abilities
• Organize, manage and maintain all equipment and supplies, regularly monitoring to ensure proper working order and safety
• Coordinate with the Program Director to order and restock supplies during summer operations, and complete end-of-season inventories for off- season ordering
• Join all staff in the parking lot in the morning and afternoon to welcome the safe arrival and departure of campers
• Role may also include planning and leading an activity, or help with a cookout, one or two evenings (after regular camp hours) throughout the course of the summer

Standard staff expectations include and are not limited to :

Supervisory Responsibilities :   Some specialists may be assigned an assistant (or assistants) in which case supervisory responsibilities include, and are not limited to :

This is a great chance to join JCC Greater Boston's 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 : 30 - 4 : 00, Monday - Friday, for the camp season

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 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 https : / / www.bostonjcc.org / 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 :

Skills and Abilities : Requires knowledge and familiarity with the needs and abilities of children, as well as proficiency in designated activity subject area, to create and lead curriculum for meaningful and joyous experiences for all campers, including but not limited to :

Physical Requirements :

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 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 Boston's top-class fitness, recreation, and wellness facility in Newton! Seasonal access to the JCC Fitness Center includes :

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 :

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.