Assistant Camp Director

JCC Association of America•Tulsa, OK

2d•$55,000 - $65,000

About The Position

The Charles Schusterman Jewish Community Center (CSJCC) is seeking a dynamic, proactive Assistant Camp Director who takes initiative, anticipates needs, and drives continuous improvement across all camp programs. This full-time, hands-on leadership role supports all camping programs for children ages 18 months-15 years, including Camp Shalom and School's Out programming, and reports to the Deputy Director of the CSJCC. The Ideal Candidate Thrives in a high-energy environment, especially during long summer days. Demonstrates strong initiative, independently recognizing needs and driving action. Brings a strong background and passion for youth development, early childhood education, teaching or Recreation, or related field, or equivalent experience Is a forward-thinking problem solver who adapts easily to changing priorities. Demonstrates exceptional organization, efficiency, and calm under pressure, maintaining a warm, inclusive presence. Shows flexibility and initiative, stepping into a wide range of unplanned tasks and operational needs to keep camp safe, smooth, and engaging. Is dedicated to creating meaningful, developmentally appropriate experiences and building systems that support long-term program excellence. Brings strong initiative, helping weave Jewish values, ruach (spirit), and community- minded leadership into daily camp life. This leader is dedicated to creating meaningful, developmentally appropriate experiences and ensuring smooth daily camp operations with systems that support long-term excellence

Requirements

Positive, energetic, and proactive leadership style.
Strong communication and relationship-building abilities.
High emotional intelligence and sound judgment.
Ability to remain calm and grounded in busy or high-stress situations.
Strong organizational and time-management skills; able to manage many moving pieces.
Commitment to confidentiality, safety, and ethical standards.
Team-oriented, mission-aligned, and invested in uplifting the entire camp community.
Bachelor's degree in Education, Recreation, or related field, or equivalent experience.
Minimum of 3 years in youth programming, teaching, camp leadership, or related supervisory role.
Excellent communication, organization, and leadership skills.
Ability to multitask and remain calm in high-energy environments.
First Aid/CPR certification

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of child development principles preferred.
Family with Jewish customs, culture, and values is strongly preferred.
Familiarity with Jewish cultural life, religious observances, and traditions, or willingness to develop that familiarity.

Responsibilities

Ensure ongoing compliance with OKDHS and ACA standards.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date compliance records.
Sustain required director credentials and professional development.
Be consistently visible and present during all camp operations.
Lead and continuously improve Camp Shalom and School's Out offerings.
Research and implement emerging trends in youth engagement.
Partner with the Deputy Director to complete ACA accreditation by Summer 2027.
Serve as proactive Manager-on-Duty.
Build and maintain streamlined systems for scheduling, communication, logistics, and safety checks
Anticipate and resolve issues quickly and effectively.
Strengthen daily workflow to ensure a positive camper and staff experience.
Recruit, onboarding paper work, train, and mentor seasonal staff.
Develop structured onboarding and accountability systems.
Lead staff meetings that reinforce professionalism, efficiency, and team culture.
Support leadership development through CIT and staff retention strategies.
Design and coordinate daily camp schedules, routines, and policies.
Develop curriculum and specialty programming that is age-appropriate and mission-aligned.
Manage supply ordering, inventory, vendors, and space preparation.
Coordinate Shlichim housing, orientation, and camp integration as needed.
Build strong relationships through proactive, clear communication.
Anticipate and address concerns early, with empathy and professionalism.
Promote a welcoming, inclusive camp culture that supports retention and advocacy.
Greet and check in campers and staff at arrival.
Conduct daily walkthroughs to ensure safety, cleanliness, and readiness.
Monitor weather and adjust schedules accordingly.
Oversee transitions and assist where needed.
Support documentation and communication with parents, staff, kitchen, maintenance and director.
Build morale through positive presence, modeling, and engagement in songs/skits/spirit moments.
Capture photos and stories for newsletters and social media.
Develop and support a Camp Shalom alumni engagement strategy for former campers and staff, strengthening long-term relationships, leadership pipelines, and connection to the community.
Assist with maintaining alumni contact lists and supporting outreach initiatives such as reunions, volunteer opportunities, leadership pathways (CITs, junior staff, returning staff), and special camp.
Collaborate with the Deputy Director to identify meaningful opportunities for alumni involvement in mentoring, recruitment, storytelling, and sustaining camp culture.
Support year-round engagement with camp families, helping families stay connected to Camp Shalom and the JCC beyond the summer through communication, events, and program touchpoints.
Assist in fostering relationships that encourage camper retention, sibling enrollment, and continued family participation in JCC programs and community life.
Partner with the Director of Youth & Family Engagement to support intentional collaboration between Camp Shalom and PJ Library, enhancing Jewish learning, literacy, and family engagement within camp programming.
Assist with the integration of PJ Library resources into camp spaces (e.g., camper home bases, quiet spaces, counselor-led moments, and developmentally appropriate activities).
Assist with registration, billing questions, and family communication.
Track supply and program expenses; support budget planning and summaries.
Help design and administer post-camp surveys and evaluations.