Do you love working with children, being a valued member of a team, and helping keep children safe and cared for in a dynamic, fun environment? Camp Kaleidoscope, the JCC Greater Boston arts and science day camp, is looking for a Camp Nurse / Healthcare Supervisor. The Camp Nurse is available on-site during the camp day for all campers and camp staff at the Leventhal-Sidman JCC.

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.

Camp Kaleidoscope draws creative youth interested in the arts, science, and the outdoors. Supportive, experienced counselors and teachers guide campers as they develop and build self-confidence. Camp is fast-paced, nurturing, and supportive, as both campers and staff develop lifelong friendships.

Responsibilities in this role include but re not limited to:

• Ensure staff and camper health examinations are current and on file
• Communicate with parents and counselors regarding children’s needs and any care received at camp
• Oversee medical supply inventory and utilization
• Provide first aid and administer medications
• Maintain a medical log book according to state standards and regulations
• Prepare and record accident report forms, as needed
• Contribute, as needed, in camp special events and initiatives

This position will pay in the range of $6,000 - $9,100 for the summer season, or $2,000 - $4,550 per month, as a starting salary. The salary offered will ultimately be determined by the hours employees will work, the scope of the position, the candidate’s relevant experience, qualifications and internal equity. While a full summer commitment is preferred for this role, there is some flexibility.

Schedule

June 17 through August 23, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm, Mondays through Fridays, Full-time seasonal

Requirements

• First Aid & CPR Certification (we can arrange for CPR certification if outdated), Massachusetts RN license a plus but not required

• Enjoy working with children and a strong desire to make a difference every day
• Strong organizational skills including teamwork, relationship-building skills, the ability to multitask, and the ability to manage situations effectively and diplomatically
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability and commitment to build strong relationships with campers, parents, co-workers, and camp leadership

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.

Agency Information

JCC Greater Boston values include: Belonging, Joyfulness, Collaboration and Transformation. The agency provides a variety of programs and services to children and adults in the Greater Boston Jewish community including: Early Learning Centers, summer camps, health and wellness programs, family engagement programs and cultural activities. The JCC is deeply committed to valuing and celebrating the uniqueness of each constituent. 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.

Our vision is to create a vibrant and evolving Jewish community where everyone belongs. Our mission is to be at the heart of that community. Our vision is to create a vibrant and evolving Jewish community where everyone belongs. Our mission is to be at the heart of that community by:

• Creating a thriving community that nurtures meaningful and lasting relationships
• Welcoming a growing and increasingly diverse set of individuals and families from all over Greater Boston
• Supporting the building of unique identities rooted in Jewish values and deeper connections to Jewish life
• Nourishing minds, bodies and spirits through dynamic, innovative and accessible experiences, and
• Expanding engagement by partnering closely with other organizations to ensure the continuing vitality of our community as a whole.

To learn more about what makes JCC Greater Boston a wonderful place to work, please visit our careers page at https://www.bostonjcc.org/careers/

To Apply

JCC Greater Boston welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds who meet the requirements specified above. If you want to share your talents with a great team, co-creating a thriving, dynamic organization which is devoted to community building and lasting impact, please send a cover letter and your resume to kaleidoscope@jccgb.org or complete the staff application: https://bostonjcc.campintouch.com/ui/forms/application/staff/App.

JCC Greater Boston is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group 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. In a continuing effort to maintain and enrich a diverse environment, we actively encourage applications from women and members of underrepresented groups.

Benefits

In addition to a rewarding position where you care for a community, the JCC Greater Boston provides competitive benefits including:

• A competitive salary

• A fun, active work culture and community
• Complimentary summer access to the JCC Greater Boston facility in Newton – offering indoor swimming and workout facilities
• Parents working full time may have their child attend camp for free for the weeks they are working
• Outstanding working environment including convenient, free parking
• Camp Kaleidoscope offers free camp bus service from Cambridge, Brookline, Framingham, Sudbury, and Wayland.