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LAYIQ - Inclusion Coordinator supporting campers with disabilities, Camp Kaleidoscope at JCC Greater Boston

Each morning, you’ll connect with camp staff and campers, making sure all feel welcomed and ready for the day. You’ll support campers in joining their bunk for activities – whether that means going over visual schedules or providing other tools, coaching or support. Throughout the day, you’ll model patience, empathy, and creativity as you help campers navigate challenges and celebrate successes. You’ll work closely with camp staff to adapt supports as needed. At the end of the day, you’ll leave knowing you made camp possible for a child who might not otherwise be able to fully participate.
Why work with us?
At our camps, the best part of the day is simple: the kids. Our staff say their favorite moments are playing games, cheering campers on at swim, creating art together, and bonding over shared interests.
Staff describe camp as fun, dynamic, and inviting. Here, you’ll gain leadership skills, make lasting friendships, and create unforgettable experiences – for campers and yourself.
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.
This is what our staff say are the best parts of working at JCC Camps: Bonding with the campers
The activities
Free swim
Leadership opportunities
Making close friends with co-counselors
Primary responsibilities include, and are not limited to: Partner with counselors and camp leadership to build an inclusive group dynamic and implement accommodations from camper ICPs
Support Advocate Counselors in advocating 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)
Supervise and ensure the safety and well-being of campers during structured and unstructured times
Participate in and support campers during swim times
Communicate regularly with counselors and leadership to ensure consistency of support
Model patience, empathy, and positive behavior for campers and peers
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 representing the organization, model excellence and achievement
Attend JCCGB meetings and trainings as assigned
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: This is an hourly position with a daily schedule of 8:30am - 4:30pm, 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 $20 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 21 - August 20, 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.

Education and Experience: High school degree preferred
College degree, concentration, certification, or equivalent experience in specialty area preferred
1+ season (summer camp, semester, other) instructor experience planning and leading activities for children
Portfolio or examples of projects preferred
Customer service experience preferred
Equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted at the JCC’s discretion to meet minimum criteria.
Skills and Abilities: 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 and lead age-appropriate, engaging, and inclusive activities
Excellent group management skills
Strong communication, teamwork, and collaboration skills with campers and staff
Safety awareness and ability to manage risks during activities
Creativity, flexibility and patience to adapt activities for diverse camper needs
Positive, energetic attitude and commitment to fostering an inclusive, joyful camp environment
Proactive problem-solving and willingness to ask for guidance when needed
Self-starter who takes the initiative
Must be able to work well with others, building/sustaining collaborative solid relationships
Ability to manage situations effectively and diplomatically and ask for help, guidance, or clarification when needed
Commitment to build strong relationships with campers, co-workers, and camp leadership
Physical Requirements: Able to work well in a busy, dynamic, and sometimes noisy environment involving multiple tasks and priorities.
Ability to work in variety of weather conditions for extended periods of time in case of rain, heat, humidity, cold, or other environmental factors to ensure the supervision and safety of campers in our care.
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.
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.

Inclusion Coordinator supporting campers with disabilities, Camp Kaleidoscope

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