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Assistant Camp Director
Shimon and Sara Birnbaum JCC
775 Talamini Rd
Bridgewater, NJ 08807

Principal Responsibilities:

The Assistant Director of JCC Camp Ruach will report to the Camp Director. The ideal candidate will be a team player with excellent communication skills and have prior camp experience and experience with youth and/or teens. The Assistant Camp Director should demonstrate creativity, professionalism, and willingness to jump in and support all aspects of camp to ensure a successful and high-caliber day camp program.

JCC Camp Ruach is a 9-week day camp in Bridgewater, NJ currently serving over 600 campers ranging in age from 2 years old through entering grade 9 with nearly 180 staff ranging in age from teenagers to adults.

Full Time Position. Monday-Friday; This position includes evening & weekend hours as needed.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Leadership & Oversight

Serve as second-in-command; support and represent the Camp Director in all aspects of camp operations
Partner with the Camp Director on visioning, planning, implementation, management, and overall oversight of camp
Maintain open and consistent communication with the Camp Director.
Supervise Travel Unit Heads, including going on some trips and filling in as leadership as necessary on trips
Oversee travel program logistics, camper behavior management, and parent communication
Supervise LIT (Leadership in Training) camper unit & CIT (Counselor-in-Training) Coordinators
Supervise Lunch/Snack Program
Assist in supervising other Leadership Team, Onsite Unit Directors, Inclusion Team
Provide direct support, feedback, and mentorship to all camp staff.
Serve as a positive role model and foster a safe, inclusive, and fun camp environment
Exercise sound judgment regarding policies, procedures, and child/staff wellbeing
Sit on the Camp Committee and collaborate with community stakeholders to enhance programming

Administration & Operations

Assist in overseeing daily camp operations and administrative functions
Supervise Transportation Coordinator on all camp transportation, including bus companies, routes, parent communication, and bus staff training
Collaborate with the Camp Program Director on camp programming, electives, themes, and special events
Plan and coordinate all camp trips, outside vendors, entertainment
Coordinate supply ordering with specialist staff
Support budget management for transportation, trips, entertainment, equipment, and supplies
Coordinate with JCC Maintenance and oversee camp facility opening/closing

Staffing & Personnel Management

Assist with staff hiring, including job postings, recruitment outreach, interviews, and onboarding
Partner with Camp Director to design and implement staff orientation and training (pre-camp and in-season)
Supervise and Implement year-round CIT training
Establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with year-round and seasonal staff

Communication & Marketing

Assist with the management and coordination of internal and external camp communications
Revise annual Camp brochure, Parent and Staff Manuals
Partner with Marketing to develop targeted communications and recruitment strategies
Work with webmaster for camp website updates and serve as direct user of camp livechat
Work with the marketing team to oversee and execute camp social media strategy to support engagement and recruitment
Maintain proactive, responsive, and solution-focused communication with families
Handle sensitive or difficult customer situations with professionalism and confidentiality

Family & Community Engagement

Create and implement year-round camper events and Summer Family Fun Nights
Support camper recruitment and family engagement efforts
Plan and attend open houses, tours, orientations, visiting days, and special events
Represent and promote Camp Ruach and the JCC at community events and programs (including evenings/weekends)

Organizational Responsibilities

Support the mission of the entire JCC and Camp Ruach
A portion of your off season work will be dedicated to other JCC duties that will be determined at time of hire including youth and teen engagement.
Attend staff meetings and professional development
Perform other related duties as assigned in support of departmental and organizational goals.

Minimum Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

Five years experience working with youth and teens
Three years of direct supervisory experience
Bachelor's degree in a related field (or equivalent combination of experience and training)
Strong communication, leadership, organizational, and problem solving skills
Proficiency in computer systems including Microsoft Suite and willingness and ability to easily pick up other systems required.
CPR and First Aid certification required or willingness to obtain.
Positive demeanor and Customer Service Oriented
Comfortable with Public Speaking
Fun, willingness to be silly & dress up on theme days, and always have Ruach (camp spirit)

Physical Requirements

Work at a desk/computer for extended periods
Move throughout the facility during program hours
Spend significant time outdoors during camp season
Lift up to 15 pounds.

Salary:

$58000

Agency Information:

THE SHIMON AND SARA BIRNBAUM JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER is a non-sectarian social service agency located on 14 acres on Talamini Road in Bridgewater. The JCC opened its doors to the community in December 1999 after years of planning and fundraising by a passionate group of local families that were driven to bring a JCC to our tri-county area.

The JCC is an agency of the Jewish Federation of Somerset, Hunterdon and Warren Counties and serves residents of Somerset, Hunterdon and Warren Counties with fitness, recreation, social, cultural and educational programming for the entire community. The JCC is the central address of our widely spread, diverse Jewish community and serves as coordinator and locale for many community-wide events and for programs of Jewish education & culture. Universal humanistic Jewish values and ethics serve as the foundation for our JCC. The JCC is governed by a Board of Directors that works with JCC Professional Staff to fulfill our mission of providing quality programs and services to meet the needs and wants of the Jewish and general communities.

The JCC facility includes heated indoor and outdoor salt-based pools. A dome enclosed outdoor pool is available in the off-season for year-round use. The JCC has a newly renovated and expanded fitness center, group fitness studio, spin studio and gymnasium. We offer more than 70 group fitness classes/week, including the internationally acclaimed Les Mills Fitness Program.