Counselor-In-Training (CIT) Director, Camp Grossman, Summer Day Camp

We are seeking a dedicated and dynamic individual to join our team as a CIT Director. In this important role, you will be responsible for leading and developing the next generation of camp staff by providing hands-on training, guidance, and mentorship to our Counselors-in-Training (CITs). You will create a positive, growth-focused environment where CITs can learn and thrive while assisting in day-to-day camp operations and activities. You will also be responsible for ensuring CITs develop strong leadership, relational, and camp-specific skills to prepare them for future roles as camp counselors. 

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:  

• Create and lead bi-weekly training sessions to develop CITs' skills in leadership, communication, de-escalation, accountability, self-advocacy, relational dynamics, and camp-specific activities
• Provide ongoing mentorship and support to help CITs build confidence and succeed in their roles 
• Assign weekly responsibilities to CITs based on their interests, skills, and comfort levels, while monitoring performance and providing individualized feedback 
• Track CITs' progress and recommend future counselor roles based on their development and potential 
• Manage and guide CIT behavior to help them adapt to camp culture, respond to discipline concerns and provide conflict resolution as needed
• Stay overnight at Camp 5-6 times throughout the summer, overseeing CIT evening programming, ensuring a safe, supportive environment during overnight stays and facilitating leadership development 
• Collaborate with Camp Directors and senior staff to integrate CITs into their training roles and ensure they have the resources to succeed 
• Foster a culture of teamwork and leadership, ensuring CITs have a positive experience that supports their growth and prepares them for future counselor roles while still having a fun final camper 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
• 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, 8:15 - 4:15, Monday - Friday, for the camp season*. In addition, the Counselor-In-Training Director is expected to attend 3 or 4 staff meetings on Monday afternoons at Camp and/or evenings at JCC Greater Boston, as well as 5-6 overnights (meals provided!) 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 $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 23 and ends August 15 (with the possible option to also work the following “9th Week” as well). Orientation takes place (in-person and with different hours) 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.  

** The hourly rates above apply to regular daytime/evening hours. Overnights will be compensated at a flat rate of $75 - $100 per overnight.

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:  

• Bachelor's degree required (with a Masters or above preferred) in Education or related field
• Experience supervising and/or mentoring teens
• Experience with children with special needs is helpful and preferred, but not necessarily required
• Experience working in and/or attending summer camp preferred

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

 Skills and Abilities:

• Strong leadership and mentorship skills, with the ability to guide and motivate young people while providing constructive feedback to foster personal and professional growth
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for clear, respectful interactions with CITs, staff, and campers, particularly in group settings
• Strong conflict resolution and behavior management skills, with the ability to create a positive, respectful camp environment that encourages teamwork and responsibility
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks, track CIT progress, prioritize assignments, and oversee camp activities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Flexible and adaptable, with the ability to respond to changing needs and handle challenges calmly and efficiently 
• Willingness and ability to stay overnight at Camp 5-6 times throughout the summer, overseeing CIT programming and supporting CITs in an overnight camp environment
  

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, etc.)

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.