Inclusive Camp Counselor — Empower Every Camper

JCC Greater Boston; Georgia; Sur place; USD 17 000 - 24 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Fitness center access

Staff events

Résumé du poste

JCC Greater Boston seeks Advocate Camp Counselors for School Break Camps to support campers with disabilities. Guided by ICPs and the Inclusion Team, you’ll partner with co-counselors to ensure safety, inclusion, and active participation in bunk life and activities.

You’ll meet daily with campers, model patience and creativity, and help navigate challenges. The role offers a supportive, in-person environment and a starting pay rate of $15 per hour.

Qualifications

• Genuine enjoyment of working with children and helping them grow.
• Strong safety awareness and communication skills.
• Leadership qualities including patience, flexibility, teamwork, and creativity.
• Positive attitude and ability to build meaningful relationships with campers and peers.
• Proactive problem-solving and willingness to ask for guidance when needed.

Responsabilités

• Partner with co-counselors to build an inclusive group dynamic and implement accommodations from camper ICPs.
• Advocate for camper strengths, needs, and abilities while encouraging independence and participation.
• Support campers in fully engaging with bunk life and activities (arts, sports, swimming, special events).
• Ensure the safety and well-being of campers during structured and unstructured times.
• Participate in and support campers during swim times and communicate regularly with leadership to ensure consistency of support.

Connaissances

Child engagement

Safety awareness

Leadership

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Initiative

Collaboration

Diplomacy

Relationship building

Formation

10th grade (or equivalent) and eligible for work permit

Description du poste

JCC Greater Boston seeks Advocate Camp Counselors for School Break Camps to support campers with disabilities. Guided by ICPs and the Inclusion Team, you’ll partner with co-counselors to ensure safety, inclusion, and active participation in bunk life and activities.

You’ll meet daily with campers, model patience and creativity, and help navigate challenges. The role offers a supportive, in-person environment and a starting pay rate of $15 per hour.