Program Director

Oshman Family JCC • Hayward, CA

6d • $4,000 - $5,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Are you a Jewish Camp enthusiast who loves working with young athletes in an engaging summer camp environment? If so, this might be the job for you! As the Program Director, you will manage the smooth delivery of the daily program, special programs, and supervise all activity specialists. As an ideal candidate, you should be a responsible, organized, creative, camp-loving individual. This is an extraordinary opportunity to work collaboratively with a passionate and fun-loving team. This position requires you to live on campus and reside in the dorms alongside the campers. This is a seasonal, temporary position that requires a commitment to the full summer schedule. Food, lodging, camp gear, comprehensive staff training, and days off are included as part of the compensation package.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or high school graduate
• Passion for working with youth ages 8 to 15 and young adults
• Ability to support and/or teach core Jewish values of the camp
• Ability to work collaboratively with counselors on camp programming
• Willingness to help with logistics and other needs such as procurement, transportation, administration, etc.
• Ability to work as both part of a team and independently
• Pediatric First Aid and CPR Certified (training will be provided at camp)
• Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills. Ability to communicate information clearly (written and oral)

Nice To Haves

• Undergraduate degree or equivalent professional experience preferred
• Experience working at residential summer camp in a management-level position preferred

Responsibilities

• Manage all elements of daily camp programming such as evening activities, electives, opening and closing ceremonies, etc. (Note: Program Director does not supervise Core Sports)
• Collaborate with Counselors to plan and implement of evening program and other activities
• Coordinate special events, theme days, and/or community service projects
• Manage Electives including staffing, scheduling, camper requests and assignments

Benefits

• housing and meals provided on site
• potential travel stipend
• Food, lodging, camp gear, comprehensive staff training, and days off are included as part of the compensation package.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees