Extended Day Manager, Camp Kaleidoscope, Summer Day Camp

Greater Boston, Inc.; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a vibrant and dynamic team at a well-regarded summer camp where laughter and creativity thrive! As an Extended Day Manager, you will lead and inspire campers while fostering a safe and joyful environment. This role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact on children's lives through arts, sports, and friendship. With a focus on inclusivity and collaboration, you will work alongside passionate staff to create unforgettable summer experiences. Enjoy great perks like access to a top-class fitness center and a supportive work atmosphere. This is your opportunity to shine and help shape the future generation in a fun and engaging setting!

Benefits

Access to JCC Health & Fitness Center

Free or Discounted Enrollment for Camp Programs for Employees' Children

Qualifications

• High school degree required; college degree preferred.
• 1+ season experience in teaching or program planning for children.

Responsibilities

• Plan and facilitate activities for campers entering grades K - 8.
• Supervise staff and manage camper attendance.
• Ensure safety and well-being of campers.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Safety Awareness

Customer Service

Initiative

Education

High School Degree

College Degree in Education or Similar Field

Job description

Laughter. Fun. Being a role model and making a difference. Camp Kaleidoscope, the JCC summer day camp in Newton, draws creative campers interested in the arts, science and the outdoors. Camp Counselors and activity specialists guide campers in drama, art, science, sports, swimming and much more as they develop and build self-confidence. The energy of the camp is lively, playful and warm, as both campers and staff develop lifelong friendships. We are looking for dynamic and engaging leaders to serve as Extended Day Manager for the after-camp care program. JCC Greater Boston offers free bus service for staff from Cambridge, Brookline, Framingham, Sudbury, and Wayland during the season, making it possible for staff to receive transportation from their home communities if needed.

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:

• Work in partnership with camp staff to create an inclusive group dynamic.
• Plan and facilitate group games, activities, and enrichment for campers entering grades K - 8.
• Provide ongoing support to camp counselors, campers, and their families.
• Supervise staff.
• Manage camper attendance and ensure all campers are properly accounted for at all times.
• Ensure the safety and well-being of campers in structured and unstructured time.
• Create a fun/joyful dynamic.
• Work in partnership with peers and Camp Leadership to provide a happy, safe, and memorable summer for the children.
• Facilitate and support camper participation in activities, including arts, sports, and swimming.

Standard staff expectations include and are not limited to:

• Actively create a welcoming dynamic that contributes to an environment where each individual is valued and respected.
• Actively participate as an essential team member.
• Support JCC Greater Boston’s mission, vision, and values of belonging, joyfulness, collaboration, and transformation, including through role modeling.
• Enthusiastically represent the organization, model excellence and achievement.
• Attend JCCGB meetings and trainings as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

JOB DETAILS: This is an hourly position with a daily schedule of 3pm - 6:30pm, Monday - Friday. Offering great perks, including JCC Health & Fitness center access, a supportive, vibrant in-person work environment, and a competitive starting pay rate of $18 per hour. The pay rate offered will ultimately be determined by relevant qualifications, experience, and JCC's internal equity.

This 8-week camp program is June 23 - August 15. While we prefer candidates who are available all summer, we recognize that candidates may have other obligations and are happy to work with your schedule.

The typical camp day is 9am - 4pm for campers. Each day we have between 60 - 80 campers registered for our Extended Day program for after camp care until 6pm. This position supervises and manages this program and is responsible for managing camper attendance, planning and facilitating group activities, and supervising the counselors and campers in our care. Families are able to pick up anytime between 4pm - 6pm.

Education and Experience:

• High school degree required.
• College degree, concentration or equivalent experience in Education or similar field of study and/or comparable experience preferred.
• 1+ season (summer camp, semester, other) experience teaching or program planning for children in a variety of settings.
• Customer service experience preferred.

Skills and Abilities:

• Ability and commitment to build strong relationships with campers, parents, co-workers, and camp leadership.
• Safety awareness and ability to communicate any issues and concerns with supervisors.
• Exhibits leadership skills, including teamwork, patience, flexibility, and diplomacy.
• Demonstrates a positive attitude at all times.
• Self-starter who takes the initiative.
• Ability to manage situations effectively and diplomatically and ask for help, guidance, or clarification when needed.
• Must be able to work well with others, building/sustaining collaborative solid relationships.

Physical Requirements:

• Able to work well in a busy, dynamic, and sometimes noisy environment involving multiple tasks and priorities.
• Able to lift and carry objects weighing 30-40 pounds (boxes of supplies, children’s backpacks, etc.).
• Able to sit and kneel; getting down at eye level with children regularly.
• Ability to participate in swim to supervise children.

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.

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 enrollment for camp programs may be available for camp employees’ children based on availability.

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.