Waterfront and/or Boating Staff, Camp Grossman, Summer Day Camp - JCC Greater Boston

Do you love the water and beautiful beaches? Do you have lifeguard training and certification? Or maybe you are interested in being trained to be a lifeguard?  Do you want to use your skills to help others? If you answered YES, then Camp Grossman is definitely the place for you! As part of our Waterfront Staff, you would be part of the Camp Grossman Team of Lifeguards/Swim Instructors and Boating Staff who are responsible for ensuring our campers learn to swim and enjoy the water in a safe, fun and supportive environment. To be considered for a Waterfront Staff and/or Boating Specialist position, you must be able to show proof of current Lifeguard certification or be willing and available to take and pass a course (for which you may be eligible for partial reimbursement) prior to the opening of camp. Boating Staff must also successfully pass an online boating safety course. Camp Grossman offers Free Bus Transportation from over 30 communities in and around the Greater Boston area, making it easy for you to join us for an incredible experience! If you live in the Greater Boston area or have a place to stay for the season, we would like to hear from you!   

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:  

• Work in partnership with peers and camp leadership to provide a happy, safe, and memorable summer for children  
• Ensure camper (and counselor) safety at all times, both in and out of the water, setting a tone that emphasizes waterfront safety while encouraging fun
• Teach children about waterfront rules and safety practices
• May be asked to participate in planning and overseeing some general camp activities
• Depending on the assignment, additional responsibilities will include some combination of the following: lifeguarding, providing swimming lessons, managing boat equipment, and helping campers develop confidence and skills through mentoring and encouragement 
• Work collaboratively with the other Waterfront Staff and the Waterfront Director to evaluate and document placements and swim levels, and permissions for all campers
• Role will also include between one or three evenings of lifeguarding (after regular camp hours) throughout the course of the summer 

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 Boston’s 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
• Read, write, understand, and speak English
• Must be able to use a computer
• Other duties as assigned 
  

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. This is an hourly position, Monday - Friday, for the camp season*. The regular Camp day begins when you arrive at Camp (typically between 8:15 and 9:15, depending on your role and transportation) and ends at 4. In addition, all Waterfront and Boating Staff are expected to attend 3 or 4 staff meetings on Monday evenings at JCC Greater Boston, as well as also work 2 or 3 additional evenings after 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/hr. The pay rate offered will ultimately be determined by relevant qualifications, experience and JCC's internal equity. 

*The regular camp season begins June 23 and ends August 15 (with the option to work the following “9th Week” as well).  Orientation takes place (in-person and with different hours and no transportation provided) the week of June 16th and ends with Visiting Day (a pre-camp visit for all campers and families to meet staff) on Sunday, June 22. While we prefer staff who can start Orientation Week and work the entire 8-week regular season, we are happy to consider quality candidates who may have conflicting obligations.  

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:  

• Must be at least 15 years-old, have completed or are completing 10th grade, and able to get a work permit
• Current Lifeguard, CPR and First Aid certification
• Completion of on-line Boating Safety course (which we will coordinate and for which we reimburse) for all Boating Staff
• Experience working with children is a plus
• Experience working in and/or attending summer camp is a plus 

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

 Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrates strong multitasking skills, effectively managing multiple tasks and priorities in a dynamic and fast-paced environment
• Enjoys working with children
• Ability and commitment to build strong relationships with campers, co-workers, and camp leadership  
• Has a strong desire to make a difference every single day  
• Models maturity and reliability with the ability to stay playful – exhibiting flexibility, patience, innovative problem solving and collaboration
• Shares Camp’s commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion
• Possesses ability to manage situations calmly, effectively, and diplomatically
• Possesses the ability to work independently and as part of a team, with strong relationship-building skills
• Able to make safety-related decisions and perform CPR and/or first aid, as required
• For Boating Staff: proficiency in boating - safety rules and techniques  
  

Physical Requirements:  

• Capable of working in a high temperature, sunny, and high humidity environment for extended periods while wearing required personal protective equipment
• 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, children’s backpacks etc.)
• Able to sit and kneel; getting down at eye level with children regularly
• Must maintain an appropriate level of fitness in order to competently perform all job related tasks including the ability to swim distances and dive to swimming area depths, as determined by testing/certification authorities, and to lift 150 pounds or depths as determined by testing/certification authorities, and to lift 150 pounds or heavier weights with assistance and/or the use of proper equipment  

 
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: 

• Use of the Fitness Center at Leventhal-Sidman JCC during active seasonal employment
• Free or discounted Camp Grossman enrollment for camp employees' 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.