Camp Counselor, School Break Camps

Job overview

The Camp Counselor, School Break Camps role is onsite in Newton Center, MA, with a stated starting pay rate of $15 per hour. Counselors work scheduled camp days and shifts supporting JCC Greater Boston’s school-break programs for kindergarten through fifth-grade campers. The counselor helps create a safe, welcoming, and inclusive camp experience by guiding activities, supporting campers’ social and emotional development, and working with co-counselors and camp leadership. The role contributes to the organization’s stated values of belonging, joyfulness, collaboration, and transformation.

What you'll do

• Ensure campers’ safety and well-being
• create an inclusive group dynamic
• lead, co-lead, and support arts, sports, swimming, and other activities
• support campers during swim times
• assist with activity setup and cleanup
• support social and emotional development
• participate in assigned meetings and training.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

camp counselor

school break camps

children k–5

arts and crafts

sports

swimming

newton center ma

jcc greater boston

$15/hr

fitness center access

camp program discounts

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Seasonal access to the JCC Fitness Center
• free or discounted camp enrollment for employees’ children may be available based on availability.

Why this role

Seasonal staff may be scheduled by day and shift and do not need to commit to every listed camp date. The posting lists full-day, morning, and afternoon eight-hour shifts.

About the employer

JCC Greater Boston is hiring for this role. Industry: Recreational and Vacation Camps (except Campgrounds). Sector: 72.