Assistant Camp Director

Principal Responsibilities: Program innovation, creation, planning, implementation and evaluation Provide oversight, supervision and evaluation of seasonal camp leadership and programs with a core focus on the following: Gesher/LIT (Leader-In Training Program) Assist Gesher/LIT Director in creating innovative and effective leadership programming Assist with weekly trip planning and implementation Teen Travel Provide oversight of teen travel programs (Chaverim & Tiyulim) Work in partnership with Travel Directors and Program Administrator to successfully plan a travel calendar Provide clear and effective communication to travel camp families as needed Coordinate daily needs of travel including but not limited to communication to families, orientation, updating the camp app, meal/activity fund requests with JCC Finance Department, creating travel guides, etc. Assist Travel Directors with camper and/or staff behavior management when necessary Medford Plus Provide oversight of the Medford Plus director(s) Ensure proper staffing and that all required camper to staff ratios are met Assist with program implementation (i.e: activities, supply ordering, etc.) Assist with administrative tasks including but not limited to providing accurate weekly rosters, communicating add-ons to Camp Registrar, daily attendance, etc. Provide routine check-ins (in-person at times) to ensure program success Lead on staff recruitment, retention and experience: Serve as "gatekeeper" for staff applications Work closely with seasonal leadership to identify and stay current on staffing needs Coordinate the staff interview process with new and returning applicants Work closely with the Program Administrator in the staff hiring process, identifying opportunities to increase efficiency and effectiveness of hiring Identify staff recruitment opportunities. When applicable, attend staff/career fairs. Create and implement staff satisfaction and retention initiatives Lead on Camp Marketing Initiatives Provide oversight of camp photographer and social media Create yearly social media calendar and post on varying Social Media platforms throughout the off-season ensuring year-round camp engagement Work closely with JCC Marketing and Camp Director to identify marketing opportunities to help promote camper recruitment and staff hiring Create monthly camp newsletters during the off-season and weekly camp newsletters throughout the summer season Implementation of Camp App Participate in camper recruitment initiatives: Identity and attend camp fairs when necessary Attend camper recruitment events (i.e: open house, off-season camp programming, parlor meetings, etc.) Provide camp tours for prospective families Build, foster and maintain positive relationship with camp families to ensure a positive community image for Camp Take the lead on special event programming included but not limited to Color War, Ruach/Spirit Week, Appreciation Week, Israel Week, etc and create a theme calendar for the summer season. In partnership with Camp Director & Associate Director, create yearly Judaic theme guide that is to be implemented in camp programming each season. The theme guide should highlight camp's core values and provide ideas for program implementation focused around the theme Attend various conferences and trainings for the purpose of staying current and keeping camp cutting edge. Identify and assist with opportunities focused on year round camp engagement including but not limited to: Off-season programming (i.e: Fall Festival, Broadway Live, etc.) Alumni engagement and programming Fundraising opportunities On call responsibilities during the camp season when the Director and Associate Director is unavailable Represent the JCC Camps at Medford at occasional JCC or Federation wide programming and/or special events (i.e: Open Houses, Fundraisers, etc.) Minimum Qualifications: Master's degree preferred but at minimum bachelors, preferably in the areas of education, social work, psychology, communications, non-profit management, recreation or related field Previous camp experience preferred including full time or seasonal Strong background in day or residential camping Working knowledge of Judaism, Jewish community and Jewish traditions with experiences in both formal and informal Jewish education preferred Salary: $55,000 - $65,000 Agency Information: The Katz JCC houses a double gymnasium, 2 indoor pools, 2 outdoor pools, 2elevators, 4 group wellness rooms, a state-of-the art fitness center withcardio and strength training equipment, 2 full size gymnasiums, a 16-room earlychildhood center with an Imaginarium climbing play structure, teen and adultlounges, a kosher caf?, a physical therapy facility, an art gallery, a library,a 5,000 square foot social hall & an XRKADE interactive exer-gaming studio. The Katz JCC operates the largest Jewish Day Camp in North America, with anannual, average enrollment of 1,600 campers. The JCC Camps is located inMedford, NJ and has exceptional facilities. The JCC ACHaD special needs department provides social and recreationalactivities ranging from a basketball league to Jewish holiday celebration forboth children & adults with physical and mental disabilities. The JCC Membership serves 14,000 members that range from infants, tochildren and teens, to active adults to the frail elderly. Our nationally accredited Sari Isdaner Early Childhood Department servesover 300 children in full and half day programs from infants and toddlers tokindergarten students. Just 4 Kids After School Program serves over 100 elementary andmiddle-school aged children from over 20 local schools. JCC Festival of Arts, Books & Culture brings authors, entertainers andspeakers to the community. Annual attendance is approximately 10,000 people. Sun National Bank Junior Maccabi Basketball League serves 400 children,kindergarten through 9th grade. Senior Congregate Meal Program serves over 100 hot kosher meals to seniors5 days per week as well as a cure for loneliness. Kidsland serves families in the Delaware valley with a day of hands-on funand entertainment including some health & safety workshops. The Annual Sports Award Dinner attracts major professional athletes asspeakers and recognizes local leaders.

Created: 2024-10-29