Assistant Camp Director Camp Isodore Alterman

Marcus Jewish Community Center Of Atl•Atlanta, GA

About The Position

The Assistant Camp Director assists the Camp Director with planning, directing, supervising, and implementing all aspects of Camp Isidore Alterman. The position is an integral part of the year-round MJCCA Day Camps team and participates in camper enrollment, staff engagement, and the development of day camp programs, including MJCCA Day Camps and School’s Out Camp. The role supervises staff in collaboration with the Camp Director, helps plan and manage camp programs and operations, and supports recruitment and retention of campers, staff, and host families. It also plans and manages School’s Out Camp during the school year, supports staff orientation and meetings, and fills in for the Camp Director when needed. The position requires commitment to the Day Camp and School’s Out Camp calendar, including camp tours, expos, and nights or weekends as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
At least two years of supervisory experience.
Prior childcare experience.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Ability to perform the essential duties satisfactorily.
Demonstrated organization and time-management skills, initiative, creativity in program development, customer service, problem-solving, communication, adaptability, dependability, and adherence to organizational policies and procedures.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a camp environment.
Knowledge of Jewish culture, traditions, and values, and ability to integrate them into camp activities and curriculum.
Knowledge of CampMinder.

Responsibilities

Directly supervise and evaluate the Program Manager, Activity Leaders including Shlichim (Israeli ambassadors), and the Staff-in-Training program for rising ninth graders, in collaboration with the Camp Director.
Assist the Camp Director with management of Camp Isidore Alterman.
Plan curriculum for specialty and counselor-led activities, including arts and crafts, STEAM, outdoor cooking, edible art, dance, music, Israeli culture, drama, CIA Jr., CIA Maccabi, Israel Day, and rainy-day programming.
Support Unit Heads throughout the camp season.
Order and organize camp supplies.
Lead Shlichim recruitment and engagement, including recruiting Shlichim, coordinating their programming, and recruiting host families.
Plan the Staff-in-Training program in collaboration with the SIT Unit Head.
Assist with staff interviews and collaborate with HR to complete hiring and required employment paperwork.
Develop and manage weekly schedules for camp groups.
Organize Before-Camp Care and After-Camp Care, including staffing, programming, and supplies.
Assist with planning and implementing staff orientation and weekly staff meetings.
Plan, execute, and manage School’s Out Camp during the school year in collaboration with the MJCCA Day Camps team.
Plan School’s Out Camp curriculum and order activity supplies.
Hire School’s Out Camp staff and organize their hiring process.
Develop and implement staff and camper recruitment strategies, including school outreach, camp tours, and recruitment events.
Build a positive camp culture through staff outings, appreciation, and recognition to encourage staff retention.
Coordinate recruitment of camp host families.
Use sound judgment regarding policies, procedures, and the well-being of children in Camp Isidore Alterman and MJCCA programs.
Support counselors and Unit Heads with camper behavior management.
Recruit campers through phone calls, customer service, emails, and retention efforts.
Work camp tours, camp expos, and nights and weekends as needed.
Fill in for the Camp Director in the Director’s absence.
Commit to the Day Camp and School’s Out Camp calendar.