Assistant Camp Director

Program innovation, creation, planning, implementation and evaluationProvide 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 programmingAssist with weekly trip planning and implementationTeen TravelProvide oversight of teen travel programs (Chaverim & Tiyulim)Work in partnership with Travel Directors and Program Administrator to successfully plan a travel calendarProvide clear and effective communication to travel camp families as neededCoordinate 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 PlusProvide oversight of the Medford Plus director(s)Ensure proper staffing and that all required camper to staff ratios are metAssist 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 successLead on staff recruitment, retention and experience:Serve as "gatekeeper" for staff applicationsWork closely with seasonal leadership to identify and stay current on staffing needsCoordinate the staff interview process with new and returning applicantsWork closely with the Program Administrator in the staff hiring process, identifying opportunities to increase efficiency and effectiveness of hiringIdentify staff recruitment opportunities. When applicable, attend staff/career fairs.Create and implement staff satisfaction and retention initiativesLead on Camp Marketing InitiativesProvide oversight of camp photographer and social mediaCreate yearly social media calendar and post on varying Social Media platforms throughout the off-season ensuring year-round camp engagementWork closely with JCC Marketing and Camp Director to identify marketing opportunities to help promote camper recruitment and staff hiringCreate monthly camp newsletters during the off-season and weekly camp newsletters throughout the summer seasonImplementation of Camp AppParticipate in camper recruitment initiatives:Identity and attend camp fairs when necessaryAttend camper recruitment events (i.e: open house, off-season camp programming, parlor meetings, etc.)Provide camp tours for prospective familiesBuild, foster and maintain positive relationship with camp families to ensure a positive community image for CampTake 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 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 themeAttend 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 programmingFundraising opportunitiesOn call responsibilities during the camp season when the Director and Associate Director is unavailableRepresent 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 campingWorking 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, 2 elevators, 4 group wellness rooms, a state-of-the art fitness center with cardio and strength training equipment, 2 full size gymnasiums, a 16-room early childhood center with an Imaginarium climbing play structure, teen and adult lounges, 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 an annual, average enrollment of 1,600 campers. The JCC Camps is located in Medford, NJ and has exceptional facilities.The JCC ACHaD special needs department provides social and recreational activities ranging from a basketball league to Jewish holiday celebration for both children & adults with physical and mental disabilities.The JCC Membership serves 14,000 members that range from infants, to children and teens, to active adults to the frail elderly.Our nationally accredited Sari Isdaner Early Childhood Department serves over 300 children in full and half day programs from infants and toddlers to kindergarten students. Just 4 Kids After School Program serves over 100 elementary and middle-school aged children from over 20 local schools.JCC Festival of Arts, Books & Culture brings authors, entertainers and speakers 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 seniors 5 days per week as well as a cure for loneliness.Kidsland serves families in the Delaware valley with a day of hands-on fun and entertainment including some health & safety workshops.The Annual Sports Award Dinner attracts major professional athletes as speakers and recognizes local leaders.

Created: 2024-10-19