Assistant Director of Youth Camp and Family Services
About The Position
The Memphis Jewish Community Center's Youth, Camp and Family services department is focused on meeting the growth and developmental needs of our participants. We are a nurturing community that creates a safe and fun environment for our participants, with Jewish values at our core. Our caring staff fosters every participant's self-esteem and confidence. Working closely with the Youth, Camp and Family Services Director, the Assistant Director will assist in the development and implementation of short and long-term program goals in keeping with the mission and operating goals of the Memphis Jewish Community Center, including but not limited to, Day Camp, J Club After School Program, Family Programming, and Camp 365.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree, preferred not required
- Demonstrated experience in youth/summer camp programming
- Knowledge, or willingness to learn, of Jewish culture and traditions
- CPR/First Aid/AED Certification, or willingness to obtain
- Strong customer service skills
- Excellent verbal, written and technological skills
- Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills
- Ability to balance administrative tasks with direct services
- Commitment to fostering a positive and inclusive environment for all participants
Responsibilities
- Recruit, Interview, and assist in hiring of summer camp staff
- Assist with planning, organizing, and executing pre-camp staff training
- Assist with daily/weekly staffing assignments for summer camp staff
- Supervise all specialists and make sure they have all supplies needed for the week
- Assist with maintaining budgeted expenses for supplies and vendors
- Continue communications with hired counselor and vendors as needed
- Assist in the planning and implementation of all summer camp programs, including age-specific activities, specialty camps, and field trips
- Attend and assist with preparations for all pre-camp events (open house, job fairs, etc.)
- Recruit, interview and hire staff for J Club
- Manage, instruct and provide feedback and coaching to J Club staff
- Organize and clearly communicate day-to-day programming for J Club staff
- Develop creative and engaging programming for J Club participants
- Manage transportation logistics for students arriving to J Club, whether by drop-off or MJCC bus pick-up
- Work with the schools that we pick-up children from to ensure pick-ups run smoothly and effectively
- Ensure staff is organized and aware of any after school programs that the participants must be transported to within the MJCC
- Recruit, interview and hire staff for Camp 365
- Create schedule for staffing all days of Camp 365 and keep Director informed of any changes
- Prepare and create daily sign-out sheets
- Create diverse programming schedules for each day
- Oversee daily activities and staffing
- Assist director with planning and implementing old and new family programming
- Attend and assist with preparation for programs (family nights, kids' night out, etc.)
- Assist with marketing, recruiting, and staffing for family programs
Benefits
- 401k
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- MJCC Membership
- Discounted Programs
- Professional Development Opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
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