Mountain Biking Specialist, Camp Grossman, Summer Day Camp

Job Summary

Camp Grossman is hiring a Mountain Biking Specialist to lead off‑road adventure programming for campers at our outdoor camp in Dover, MA.

• Plan and lead engaging, age‑appropriate mountain biking sessions, from basic balance and braking to trail navigation and technical skills.
• Maintain the “bike shop,” performing basic repairs, tire pressure checks, and ensuring helmets and bikes are safe.
• Guide riders along miles of trails with a constant focus on safety, trail etiquette, and appropriate skill levels.
• Organize, manage, and maintain all equipment and supplies, monitoring safety and readiness.
• Coordinate with the Program Director to order supplies, restock during summer operations, and complete end‑of‑season inventories.
• Join staff in the parking lot to assist with safe arrival and departure of campers.
• May plan and lead an activity or help with a cookout, one or two evenings, after regular camp hours during the summer.

• Create a welcoming dynamic where everyone is valued and respected.
• Participate as an essential team member and attend all required staff meetings.
• Support JCC Greater Boston’s mission, vision, and values of belonging, joyfulness, collaboration, and transformation.
• Represent the organization enthusiastically, modeling excellence and achievement.
• Complete all payroll and onboarding on time before Orientation.
• Complete all pre‑camp asynchronous online training modules and attend orientation sessions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Provide direction, guidance, mentorship, feedback, and supervision to assistant(s) as needed.
• Create an environment where employees can achieve individual goals.
• Build and maintain a positive working relationship to support professional growth.
• Write and conduct a mid‑summer evaluation of assistant(s), providing concrete suggestions for improvement.
• Write and conduct an end‑of‑summer evaluation of assistant(s) and recommend re‑hire.
• Uphold organizational policies and report related issues to the Specialist Supervisor or Program Director.

Location:

Dover, MA.
Regular camp day: 8:30 – 4:00, Monday‑Friday, for the camp season. Specialists are expected to attend four staff meetings on Monday afternoons and/or evenings. They also work a Sunday Family Day on Sunday, July 26, and/or one or two evenings (dinner provided) over the summer.

Competitive starting pay rate of $16 per hour, determined by qualifications and internal equity. Benefits include:

• Access to JCC Greater Boston’s fitness, recreation, and wellness facility (seasonal access to the fitness center).

• Free or discounted Camp Grossman enrollment for employees’ children during the weeks worked.

Education and Experience:

• High school graduation strongly preferred.
• Experience leading children in a subject area is a plus.
• Experience working in and/or attending summer camp is a plus.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted at agency discretion.

Skills and Abilities:

• Enjoy working with children.
• Models maturity and reliability, demonstrating flexibility, patience, innovative problem‑solving, and collaboration.
• Shares commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Proficient in the subject area and able to translate that into child‑focused activity.
• Manages situations calmly, effectively, and diplomatically.
• Desire to make a difference every day.
• Works independently and as part of a team, with strong relationship‑building skills.
• Exhibits excellent organizational and time‑management skills, juggling multiple tasks and priorities.
• Self‑starter who takes initiative.
• Demonstrates superb interpersonal and active listening skills.

• Must be able to work in‑person on‑site in Dover, MA.
• Must navigate 70 acres of rugged, uneven terrain independently.
• Comfortable working outdoors or indoors without air conditioning.
• Able to work well in a busy, dynamic, sometimes noisy environment.
• Able to lift and carry objects up to 30–40 pounds.
• Able to sit, kneel, and get down at eye level with children regularly.

Individuals must possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities outlined and be able to explain and demonstrate that they can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.

JCC Greater Boston is an equal‑opportunity employer and does not discriminate 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. The organization encourages applications from women and members of underrepresented groups.