Summer Day Camp Assistant Division Leader, JCC Camp Kaleidoscope

Be a mentor. Lead with camp spirit.

Do you love coaching a staff of teens and young adults, building community, and creating joyful experiences for children? JCC Greater Boston is looking for dedicated and enthusiastic Assistant Division Leaders / Unit Heads to join our Leadership Team this summer.

Assistant Division Leaders / Unit Heads are the heart of camp leadership, helping to ensure the camp day runs smoothly to maximize fun while keeping everyone safe. They serve as the primary leader, mentor, and support system for their unit. Unit Heads provide ongoing guidance to staff, manage camper well‑being and behavior, uphold camp policies and traditions, and model excellence in leadership.

Assistant Division Leaders / Unit Heads may oversee specific age‑groups (Grades 4-8) and/or specialized program areas (e.g., Tennis and Sports). Each Unit is comprised of about 100-120 campers and 25-30 Counselors.

JCC Greater Boston offers free bus service for staff from Cambridge, Brookline, Jamaica Plain, West Roxbury, Wayland, Framingham, Natick, Needham, Newton, and Wellesley during the summer season.

Each day, you’ll be a visible, approachable leader for your staff and campers. You’ll mentor counselors, support positive group dynamics, and step in to problem‑solve when needed. You’ll model patience, professionalism, and camp spirit while helping create a safe, inclusive, and joyful experience for every camper. By summer’s end, you’ll know you’ve made a lasting impact on both campers and staff.

• Grades K-1
• Grades 2-3
• Grades 4-5
• Grades 6-8
• Counselors In Training (CITs)
• Sports
• STEM
• Arts
• Theater

• Plan, prepare, and lead age‑appropriate activities in your specialty area
• Ensure the safety and well‑being of campers during activities
• Create a fun, inclusive, and supportive environment that encourages skill‑building and exploration
• Work in partnership with counselors and camp leadership to provide a cohesive, positive camper experience
• Maintain, organize, and request necessary supplies and equipment
• Adapt activities to meet the needs and abilities of diverse campers
• Support camp‑wide special events and large‑group programming as assigned
• Assist with overall camp operations as needed (drop‑off/pick‑up, transitions, lunch, supervision, etc.)

• 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

This is an hourly position with a daily schedule of 8:30 am–4:30 pm, 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 $6,480 for nine weeks ($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 22 – August 21, including staff training. 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.

• 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

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

• Genuine enjoyment of working with children and helping them grow
• Passion and expertise in your specialty area (arts, sports, music, cooking, science, etc.)
• Ability to plan…