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Location and Job Title:

Camp Director
Jewish Community Center of San Francisco
3200 California Street
San Francisco, CA 94118

Principal Responsibilities:

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The Camp Director is responsible for the development, implementation, and management of JCCSF Camps, which take place over 18 weeks throughout the year and serve over 1200 campers in grades K - 12. JCCSF camps provide a safe place for children to learn and practice social skills, explore their creativity, and expand their knowledge of Jewish values and culture. The Camp Director's primary responsibilities are the programming and execution of Summer Camp, ensuring the growth and success of the year-round camp program, and working with children and families of all cultures and backgrounds to provide a transformative camping experience.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Direct all aspects of a large summer camp: staff training, daily staff meetings, weekly camper check-in, support for Preschool camps, scheduling, etc.
• Together with the Assistant Camp Manager, hire, train, supervise and evaluate all seasonal camp staff, totaling 80-100 employees during the summer, including the creation of a Staff Training Week curriculum.
• Provide vision for camp programing and lead efforts in creating outcomes based programming and appropriate evaluations. This includes leading efforts in exploring and implementing new business and partnerships.
• Lead the program through the process for accreditation renewal by the American Camp Association.
• Build and track yearly camp budget against margins, including quarterly and monthly variance reporting.
• Collaborate with various internal departments to ensure the success of camp and a positive impact on the JCCSF:
  • Work with Marketing department to create innovative and inspiring marketing collateral to attract new camp families, retain current camp families and meet enrollment goals.
  • Connect with the Finance department to create policies, timelines, and communications related to camp billing and finance.
  • Plan with the Operations team to manage camp's impact on the building and to improve the quality of the camp experience
  • Work with Business Systems department to transition Camp programs into a new registration system, including building forms, testing back end and user experience and tracking reports.
• Along with the Assistant Camp Manager, oversee the Youth Inclusion Program, including staffing, grant reporting, data analysis, development opportunities and research on best practices in the industry.
• Maintain partnerships with outside programs for 'year-round, camp experiences for kids, teens and families

Minimum Qualifications:

REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum of two to five years' experience managing youth or family programs, preferably in a camp setting.
• Minimum of five years' experience working in camps.
• Strong supervisory skills, including the ability to inspire and develop young staff members.
• Extensive administrative and planning skills, including strong computer proficiency.
• Experience with budget development and administration required.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent time management, organizational and multi- tasking abilities.
• Ability to work effectively and cooperatively with a diverse group that includes JCCSF staff, parents, children, and the public.
• Ability to develop and implement creative, safe, and challenging programs for children, youth, and families.
• Knowledge of Jewish culture, traditions, and community, and previous experience in Jewish programming preferred.
• Entrepreneurial and creative thinker.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Hybrid work schedule (up to 50% remote) available during non-program portions of the year.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Sitting, standing, walking, ability to lift and carry weights of up to 10-25 pounds. Reasonable accommodations to be considered as needed.

STATUS

Benefited, exempt supervisory position

HOURS

Full-time, year-round. Some weekend and evening hours required.

HEALTH & SAFETY

In order to keep staff and participants as safe and healthy as possible, all staff working on-site will be required to be vaccinated (COVID-19) prior to beginning work. Please reach out to HR@jccsf.org if you have questions.

Salary:

$85,000 - $95,000

Agency Information:

Urban and inclusive, the Jewish Community Center of San Francisco (JCCSF) celebrates our vibrant city and its people. We explore Jewish culture and traditions as a pathway for joyful, meaningful living. We're a community for everyone, using the power of gathering together to share, inspire, support and restore. The JCCSF is located in San Francisco, CA at 3200 California Street (at Presidio).