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Camp Counselor for Campers with Special Needs, Camp Grossman, Summer Day 2026

JCC Greater Boston
CompanyJCC Greater Boston
CategoryLegal & Compliance
LocationDover
RemoteOn-site (inferred)
EmploymentTemporary
LevelNot stated
SalaryNot stated by the employer
Posted24 Nov 2025
Last verified11 Aug 2026
SourceEmployer ATS (workable)
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Description
STILL HIRING! Do you enjoy the outdoors? Do you like to have fun? Do you have a sense of humor, patience, empathy, and compassion? Are you flexible and adaptable? Would you like to help children with special needs develop a love of summer camp? Come share your passion and skills as a Counselor in one of our many "Pathways" bunks dedicated to campers with special needs. Pathways, the broader inclusion program at Camp Grossman, enables children with a broad range of developmental and/or cognitive disabilities and/or mental health challenges to successfully access Camp Grossman with varying levels of support. Dedicated Pathways 3:1 bunks are for campers needing the extra support afforded by a bunk with a camper to staff ratio of 3:1. As a Pathways Counselor, you will lead small groups of campers in a fun, safe, and engaging environment, striving to create a warm and inclusive camp community where every camper feels valued and confident. Supported by your Unit Head and our dedicated 3:1 Support Advocates, you will help to ensure all campers can successfully access all areas of our incredible camp program - including lakefront swimming, fishing, boating, arts, drama, sports, games, and more -playing a pivotal role in making this a summer campers will always remember.  Are you ready to make an impact? Camp Grossman offers Free Bus Transportation from over 30 communities in and around the Greater Boston area, making it easy for you to join our growing team and celebrated program serving special needs campers from all across Greater Boston. 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:    Responsible for caring for assigned campers – leading group activities, supporting the group in all activities (sports, drama, climbing wall…), managing both group and individual needs  Guiding and supporting campers during both structured and unstructured time   Ensuring the safety and well-being of campers   Creating a fun/joyful dynamic  Working in partnership with peers and Camp Leadership to provide a happy, safe, and memorable summer for the children   Discussing camper involvement and concerns about campers with camp leadership   Daily written communication with each camper's family (with guidance from camp leadership)     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, Monday - Friday, for the camp season*. The regular Camp day begins