Division Head - JCC Camps at Medford
Jewish Community Center - Cherry Hill, NJ
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To apply, please send cover letter and resume to Maritza Mannino at JCC Camps at Medford is currently seeking applicants for the role of Division Head. Division Heads oversee a specific age range of campers (approx. 75-100), who are divided into about 6 smaller bunks and serve as a member of the summer leadership team. The ideal staff member will be a team-oriented individual who enjoys working with kids and has an interest in staff development and training. This individual should enjoy being outdoors, be a positive role model for both campers and staff and embody the core values that are the foundation to the JCC Camps at Medford. This position requires an 8-week commitment, Monday, June 26 - Friday, August 18. Camp is in session Monday - Friday 9AM - 4:15PM. Division Heads must attend all required staff orientations. The JCC Camps at Medford offers a competitive salary, daily lunch, free summer membership to the Katz JCC in Cherry Hill and tuition perks. Minimum Qualifications:Responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to the following:Off-Season ResponsibilitiesAssist with staff interviews. Conducting interviews to hire counselors and fill open positions at campAttend at least one open houseAssist with off-season events when available such as t-shirt pick up, fall and spring events, etc.Attend leadership team meetings and required staff orientations prior to the start of the camp season.Review of all camper confidential filesPre-camp communication to families of campers in division who may need additional supportAdministrative ResponsibilitiesIn partnership with the Camp Director & Assistant Director, ensure schedules for each bunk are complete and include diverse activities day to day and week to plete all required paperwork in a timely fashionAttend daily meetings with the Camp Director and relay information when appropriate to staff membersEnsure attendance for both campers and staff is submitted daily and on time. Ensure messages from the office are relayed directly to the Head Counselor and vice versa. These messages include but are not limited to camper transportation changes, enrollment updates, etc.Staff ManagementProvide direct supervision of approximately 25 staff membersMeet routinely with counselors to inform of important camp updatesProvide routine and constructive feedback aimed to help staff members grow in their role at campComplete fair and equitable mid-season and end of summer evaluations of staff.Facilitate staff trainings during orientation which will include sessions on staff expectations, regulations, camper behavior management, partnership with the Camp Director, ensure all required staff to camper ratios are met Camper ManagementAssist bunk counselors in managing daily interactions between campersWhen necessary, utilize support from the Camp Director & Care Team to help in managing camper behaviors and situations Parent CommunicationWhen appropriate, communicate directly with camper families to keep them informed of their campers experience. Monitor weekly messengers sent home by Head Counselors ensuring notes are appropriate, respectful, and accurate representations of the camper and JCC Camps at Medford.TeamworkDivision Heads must be willing to work cooperatively with all JCC Camps at Medford team members including but not limited to office staff, facilities staff, aquatics, Open Hearts/Open Doors, etc. Salary:Under $25,000 Agency Information:The JCC Camps at Medford enriches the lives of children by teaching values and life skills in a fun, safe, inclusive Jewish environment while building confidence, sharing successes, and creating lasting friendships and memories. Each summer, the JCC Camps at Medford proudly welcomes over 1,400 campers to its 120-acre property located in Medford, NJ while hiring over 500 staff to ensure a high quality program and camper safety and well-being.
Created: 2024-09-07