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Unit Head

LocationCambridge, Brookline, Jamaica Plain, West Roxbury, Wayland, Framingham, Natick, Needham, Newton, Wellesley, MA
SetupOn-site
LevelEntry
Posted6d ago
Programs & Operations

Quick answer

JCC Greater Boston is hiring a Unit Head for a seasonal, full-time, in-office position from June 21 - August 20, paying $7,200 for the nine-week season (equivalent to $20 per hour).

Role
Unit Head
Organization
JCC Greater Boston
Location
Cambridge, Brookline, Jamaica Plain, West Roxbury, Wayland, Framingham, Natick, Needham, Newton, Wellesley, MA
Work setup
On-site
Level
Entry
Compensation
$7,200 for the nine-week season (equivalent to $20 per hour)
Category
Programs & Operations

The role

JCC Greater Boston is seeking dedicated and enthusiastic Unit Heads to lead and mentor staff and ensure a safe, inclusive, and joyful camp experience for children. This is a seasonal, full-time, exempt position with a daily schedule of 8:30am - 4:30pm, Monday - Friday, for a nine-week period from June 21 - August 20, including one week of staff training.

What you'll do

  • Mentor counselors and support positive group dynamics
  • Ensure the safety and well-being of campers during activities
  • Create a fun, inclusive, and supportive environment
  • Work in partnership with counselors and camp leadership
  • Supervise a team of approximately 20 Counselors and seasonal camp staff
  • Coordinate, supervise, and evaluate staff

What it takes

  • High school degree required
  • 1+ season of teaching or program planning experience for children
  • College degree, concentration, or equivalent experience in Education or similar field preferred
  • Customer service experience preferred
  • Ability to plan and lead age-appropriate, engaging, and inclusive activities
  • Excellent group management skills

What you'll bring

Genuine enjoyment of working with children and helping them growPassion and expertise in your specialty areaAbility to plan and lead age-appropriateengagingand inclusive activitiesExcellent group management skills

How we treat you

Access to JCC Greater Boston's top-class fitness, recreation, and wellness facility; potential free or discounted enrollment for camp employees' children

Frequently asked questions

Where is the job located?

The job is located in Cambridge, Brookline, Jamaica Plain, West Roxbury, Wayland, Framingham, Natick, Needham, Newton, and Wellesley, MA.

What is the compensation?

The compensation is $7,200 for the nine-week season (equivalent to $20 per hour).

What are the key qualifications required?

Key qualifications include a high school degree, 1+ season of teaching or program planning experience for children, and excellent group management skills.

How do I apply?

Applications are due by June 21, 2023, and can be submitted through the JCC Greater Boston careers page at https://www.bostonjcc.org/careers/.

Is the job remote?

This is an in-office position, and the job is not remote eligible.

How to apply

Apply directly on JCC Greater Boston's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.

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