Afterschool & Family Program Coordinator/ Assistant Camp Director

MANDEL JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER OF THE PALM BEACHES INC•Boynton Beach, FL

1d•$55,000 - $60,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Mandel JCC of Boynton Beach is hiring an Assistant Director of Family & Youth Engagement and Camp Shalom for its Family & Youth Engagement department. Working under the direction of and in close partnership with the Director, this key departmental leader and second-in-command supports departmental operations, program development, staff leadership, and execution. The position directly oversees School’s Out Day programs, Afterschool Enrichment Classes, Family & Youth programming, and Birthday Parties. During the summer, the Assistant Director serves as Assistant Camp Director of Camp Shalom, contributing to camp operations, programming, staff supervision, and the camper and family experience. The role offers opportunities for professional growth and expanded leadership responsibility.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
Demonstrated experience working with Kindergarten–5th grade children in a camp, afterschool, recreation, or youth development setting.
Prior leadership experience in a summer camp, youth program, afterschool program, or similar organization, including supervising and supporting staff.
Strong leadership presence and ability to build relationships, motivate staff, provide direction, and hold others accountable.
Operational leadership and problem-solving skills, including anticipating needs, navigating challenges, making sound decisions, and ensuring effective day-to-day execution.
Ownership, accountability, and initiative to independently drive programs, projects, and responsibilities from planning through execution.
Strong organization and ability to manage multiple programs, priorities, deadlines, and operational responsibilities at once.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills for engaging children, families, staff, vendors, and community partners.
Ability to collaborate closely with the Director while independently leading programs and departmental initiatives.
Flexibility and adaptability to shift priorities and step in where needed in a fast-paced environment.
Strong work ethic, attention to detail, and commitment to high-quality programs and experiences.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
Ability to work extended periods at a keyboard or workstation.
Ability to stand, walk, and engage in activities with children for extended periods.
Flexibility to work various schedules as needed.

Nice To Haves

Experience with registration, scheduling, or program management software.
Experience working in an inclusive childcare setting or supporting children with varying needs.

Responsibilities

Serve as Assistant Director of Camp Shalom and the Director’s second-in-command across camp operations and programming.
Maintain working knowledge of camp programming, staffing, camper care, family communication, logistics, and daily operations.
Support camp planning, decision-making, staff leadership, problem-solving, and execution, and lead camp operations when needed.
Oversee camp programming, daily operations, and staff support to ensure programs are organized, engaging, and well executed.
Lead the planning, development, and execution of Kindergarten–5th grade School’s Out Day programs, including marketing, registration, enrollment, billing, family communication, staffing, program development, and daily operations.
Develop and manage Kindergarten–5th grade after-school enrichment programming and a varied calendar of fee-based activities based on community interests and needs.
Manage enrichment programming, including recruitment and management of staff and vendors, marketing, registration, enrollment, billing, family communication, scheduling, logistics, and troubleshooting.
Plan and execute Kindergarten–5th grade Kids Night Out programming, including programming, staffing, marketing, registration, family communication, and day-of oversight.
Coordinate and grow the JCC Birthday Party program, managing family inquiries, scheduling, staffing, program coordination, logistics, and day-of execution.
Work with the Family & Youth Engagement Coordinator to support Club J, the daily Kindergarten–5th grade afterschool program.
Partner with the Director to develop, plan, and implement family programs that strengthen community connection and engagement.
Support Family & Youth Engagement programs and initiatives, helping ensure effective communication, collaboration, and execution.
Support Boynton Beach campus operations and other JCC departments as needed, collaborating on organizational programs, events, and initiatives.
Maintain professional service standards in interactions with families, participants, staff, and other stakeholders.
Uphold and enforce JCC policies, procedures, and safety standards.
Adapt responsibilities as departmental and agency needs change, as directed by the supervisor.