Principal Responsibilities:The Assistant Camp Director plays a pivotal role in designing and executing Camp Kef programs while contributing to the overall management and success of the camp department. In addition to these responsibilities, the Assistant Camp Director will provide support for JCC-wide programs and events throughout the year.Join the Camp Kef team as our Assistant Camp Director and let your leadership skills, camp spirit, and creativity shine through. This role offers the opportunity to make a lasting impact on campers and staff as you help to shape a positive camp culture in our growing program. You'll enjoy a supportive community, professional development opportunities, and a chance to leave your mark on our camp program. If you are passionate about youth development and the camping industry, this is a perfect opportunity to take your career to the next level.Philadelphia is home to a rich history, diverse communities, and a thriving cultural scene. Working in this city means you'll have access to a variety of local Jewish and other events and institutions, further enriching your experience both personally and professionally.
Minimum Qualifications:September to May:
- Work with director to evaluate previous summer's processes and develop strategies to enhance efficiency for the upcoming season.
- Wrap up any outstanding matters from the previous summer, including reviewing camper and staff surveys with the director.
- Review and update parent and staff handbooks in compliance with ACA and PA regulations.
- Collaborate with the director to ensure all marketing materials accurately represent the upcoming camp seasons (fall, winter, spring, and summer).
- Reconnect with past vendors who provided positive experiences for campers and staff.
- Research and schedule potential partnerships and programs for the upcoming summer
- Assist the director in planning and executing camp outreach and retention initiatives.
- Coordinate camp field trips and special activity days while staying within the allocated budget.
- Maintain communication with hired and returning program staff as necessary.
- Collaborate with the director on the design and content of staff orientation.
- Manage inventory and purchase essential program supplies for the first half of the upcoming summer camp season, adhering to budget constraints.
- Assist in the creation of Morning Lineup and Friday Shabbat programs and potentially delegate in-season responsibilities to an enthusiastic staff member.
- Collaborate with the director to devise a recruitment plan to attract new families to camp.
- Attend recruitment events (staff and camper).
- Maintain open communication with the director regarding progress on all the above tasks.
- Develop instructional swim program to include campers ages 4 and up.
- Interview and hire summer lifeguard and swim instructor staff.
May to September:
- Continue communication with hired specialist staff as needed.
- Assist the director in implementing staff orientation.
- Supervise and coach specialist/programming staff, offering real-time feedback and scheduling early weekly check-ins to enhance the camper experience.
- Train summer aquatics staff including head lifeguard and swim instructors.
- Assist the director in managing budgeted expenses for supplies and vendors.
- Support the director in ensuring compliance with PA state and ACA regulations.
- Maintain an open dialogue with the director to update on progress related to the above responsibilities.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree preferred.
- Knowledge of Jewish culture and traditions
- Minimum 1 year experience at day or residential camp.
- Demonstrated previous experience in program design and implementation.
- Proven experience in supervising multiple staff in a fast-paced environment.
- Knowledge of aquatics including Red Cross Learn to Swim program
- Certified or able to become certified lifeguard.
- Ability to work extended hours during camp season as well as infrequent nights and weekends as needed.
General Skills:
- Proficient in basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications such as Word and Excel.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and work independently.
- Excellent teamwork and collaboration abilities.
- Proactive problem-solving mindset with a willingness to seek assistance when necessary.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Prompt response to requests from others.
- Ability to handle emergency and crisis situations effectively.
Salary:$45,000 - $55,000
Agency Information: Since 1971, the Kaiserman JCC has worked to advance and enrich life in Philadelphia. Our mission is to create fulfilling connections, enhance lives, and foster Jewish peoplehood through inspirational educational, cultural, and recreational programs. Our campus, which is located just west of Philadelphia, serves a diverse community through programs and activities that impact families, teens, and older adults.Our guiding organizational values are rooted in Jewish tradition and inform how we deliver our mission. These values have universal resonance in the Jewish community and beyond--we welcome everyone to participate in the programming we offer.Sakranut (Curiosity) - We pursue any opportunity to learn and grow as an organization and as individuals in service to our community.Hod (Amenability) - We embrace change and stay nimble as community needs and preferences evolve.Hachnasat Orchim (Hospitality) - We are committed to welcoming people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds.Simcha (Joy) - Our work and what we offer to others inspires happiness and fulfillment, even amid life's great challenges.L'dor V'dor (Connection) - We help strengthen the bonds between and among generations by bridging our past with a diverse and inclusive future.