Boating Specialist, Camp Grossman

Are you passionate about boating and excited to share that enthusiam with others? As a Boating Specialist, you will play a key role in creating unforgettable experiences for campers throughout the summer. Working in a beautiful waterfront setting, you will collaborate with fellow boating staff to teach campers esential boating skills and knoweldge. by mainting a safe and supportive enrivonment, you will help instill a love for water-based activities, all while ensuring a positive, enriching camp experience for every camper. Are you ready to join us and be part of an exciting summer adventure!

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:  

• Supervise and organize the Boating area to ensure a safe and enjoyable environment for all campers
• Plan and implement age-appropriate lessons and activities to help campers develop their boating skills
• Ensure the safety of all campers and staff by enforcing water safety guidelines and providing proper equipment and supervision, ensuring safety and confidence on the water
• Assist with the maintenance and upkeep of boating equipment and facilities, ensuring they are in excellent condition
• Collaborate with other camp staff to incorporate boating activities into the broader camp program
• Foster a positive and inclusive environment, promoting teamwork, respect, and personal growth among campers and staff
• Join all staff in the parking lot in the morning and afternoon to welcome the safe arrival and departure of campers
• Role will 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 

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Supervise campers and counselors during their boating activity sessions, ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience for all
• Oversee the setup, operation, and ongoing safety of the Boating area, maintaining a secure environment at all times
• Ensure the area is organized and properly stocked with the necessary equipment for all activities
• Foster and maintain positive working relationships with boating, waterfront, and camp staff to ensure smooth collaboration and communication.

 
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
• 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 8:45 and 9:15) and ends at 4pm. In addition, all Boating Specialists are expected to attend 3 or 4 staff meetings on Monday evenings at JCC Greater Boston. Boating Specialists also work 1 or 2 additional evenings and/or overnights (meals provided!) over the course of the summer - depending on their placement in camp. Offering great perks, including JCC Health & Fitness center access, a supportive, vibrant in-person work environment, and a competitive starting pay rate of $16 - $19 per hour. The pay rate offered will ultimately be determined by relevant qualifications, experience and JCC's internal equity.   

*The regular camp season begins June 29 and ends August 21 (with the option to also work the following “9th Week”). Orientation takes place (in-person and with different hours and no transportation provided) the week of June 22nd and ends with Visiting Day (a pre-camp visit for all campers and families to meet staff) on Sunday, June 28. 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:  

• High school graduates* strongly preferred
• Experience leading children in your subject area is a plus, but not necessarily required
• 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:

• Positive, enthusiastic attitude with a strong passion for working with children in an outdoor setting.
• Knowledge and experience in non-motorized boating (canoeing, kayaking, paddle boarding) and boating safety.
• Models maturity and reliability with the ability to stay playful – exhibiting flexibility, patience, innovative problem solving and collaboration 
• Strong leadership, organizational, and teamwork skills, with the ability to multitask and manage situations calmly, effectively, and diplomatically.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, building and sustaining strong relationships with campers, staff, and fellow team members.
• Prior experience working with children, preferably in a camp or similar outdoor setting.
• Strong proficiency in boating activities, with an understanding of safety protocols and techniques.
• Current certifications in CPR, First Aid, and Lifeguarding (or willingness to obtain certifications before employment).
• Ability to provide clear, effective instruction to campers of all ages and skill levels.
• Demonstrated commitment to maintaining safety standards in a waterfront environment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with campers and fellow staff. 
  
  

Physical Requirements:  

• 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. 

 
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.