Unit Head / Division Head, Camp Kaleidoscope, JCC Summer Day Camp

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 Unit Heads to join our Leadership Team this summer.

Unit Heads are the heart of camp leadership, helping to ensuring 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.

What you will do each day:

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 yo