Activity Instructor, School Break Camps

Job overview

The Activity Instructor, School Break Camps role is fully in person in Newton, MA. The stated starting pay is $18 per hour. The instructor supports JCC Greater Boston’s school break camps for children in grades K–5, creating safe, inclusive activities where campers can explore, grow, and build confidence. The instructor plans and leads activities in a specialty area, adapts them to campers’ needs, and supports camp operations and events. The role contributes to a welcoming camp experience grounded in the JCC’s values of belonging, joyfulness, collaboration, and transformation.

What you'll do

• Plan, prepare, and lead age-appropriate activities in a specialty area
• ensure camper safety and well-being
• create an inclusive environment that supports skill-building and exploration
• collaborate with counselors and camp leadership
• organize and request supplies
• adapt activities for diverse camper needs
• support special events and large-group programming
• and assist with transitions, drop-off and pick-up, lunch, and supervision as needed.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

activity instructor

school break camps

newton ma

jcc greater boston

children grades k–5

camp activities

sports

arts and crafts

drama

music

science

$18/hr starting pay

fitness center access

seasonal scheduling

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Seasonal access to the JCC Fitness Center during employment
• free or discounted camp enrollment for employees’ children may be available, subject to availability.

Why this role

The posting lists seasonal access to the JCC Fitness Center and possible free or discounted camp enrollment for employees’ children, subject to availability. Staff are scheduled by day and shift and need not commit to all listed camp dates.

About the employer

JCC Greater Boston is hiring for this role. Industry: Sports and Recreation Instruction. Sector: 61.