Location and Job Title:

JCC Brooklyn - Assistant Camp Director
Kings Bay YM-YWHA INC.
3495 Nostrand Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11229

Principal Responsibilities:

The Assistant Camp Director is a senior leadership role supporting the Camp Director in the planning, management, and daily operation of JCC Brooklyn Summer Camp. This position may be structured as full-time or part-time, year-round, with increased hours and on-site leadership responsibilities during the summer camp season at Fort Hamilton Army Base (FHAB). The Assistant Camp Director plays a hands-on role in staff supervision, program implementation, camper care, logistics, and daily problem-solving, helping to ensure a safe, engaging, inclusive, and well-run camp experience for campers, families, and staff.

Key Responsibilities

Camp Operations & Leadership

• Support the Camp Director in overseeing daily camp operations during the summer at FHAB
• Serve as Acting Camp Director when the Camp Director is unavailable
• Maintain a strong on-site presence during camp hours, supporting arrivals, transitions, meals, activities, and dismissal
• Help enforce camp policies, safety procedures, and behavioral expectations consistently
• Respond calmly and effectively to unexpected challenges, incidents, or parent concerns
• Help set the tone for a positive, inclusive, and joyful camp culture

Staff Recruitment, Training & Supervision

• Assist with recruiting, interviewing, hiring, and onboarding seasonal camp staff
• Support staff orientation and training, including camp culture, safety protocols, inclusion practices, and supervision expectations
• Supervise counselors, specialists, and leadership staff as assigned
• Provide ongoing coaching, feedback, and support to staff throughout the summer
• Support staff morale, accountability, and professional growth

Program Development & Implementation

• Collaborate with the Camp Director and leadership team to plan and execute engaging daily and weekly programming
• Help oversee special events and theme days (e.g., Color War, special visitors, camp-wide celebrations)
• Support scheduling of activities, staff coverage, and shared spaces
• Ensure programs are inclusive, adaptable, and developmentally appropriate for all campers
• Work closely with inclusion staff to support campers with diverse needs

Camper Experience & Family Engagement

• Support camper placement, transitions, and overall well-being
• Assist with addressing behavioral, emotional, or social challenges using a strengths-based approach
• Serve as a visible, approachable leader for campers and families
• Support family communication and engagement, including tours, information sessions, and summer correspondence
• Help ensure families feel informed, supported, and confident in their child's camp experience

Administrative & Cross-Departmental Collaboration

• During the year, work out of Kings Bay Y to support camp planning, staffing, scheduling, and logistics
• Collaborate with JCC Brooklyn departments, including HR, facilities, operations, and administration
• Assist with tracking attendance, staff schedules, and daily operational needs
• Support compliance with required documentation and safety procedures
• Participate in year-round planning, evaluation, and continuous improvement efforts
• Perform other duties as assigned to support overall camp success

Minimum Qualifications:

• A bachelor's degree in childhood education, psychology, recreation or a related field is required.
• 3-5 years of experience in camp leadership, youth development, education, or a related field
• Prior experience supervising staff in a camp or youth program strongly preferred
• Experience working with diverse populations and inclusive programming models
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work flexible hours, particularly during the summer camp season
• Commitment to youth development, safety, inclusion, and community values
• CPR and First Aid certification required or willingness to obtain certification prior to employment

Salary:

$55000

Agency Information:

Inspired by Jewish values and ideas, the Kings Bay YM-YWHA strives to build and strengthen communities, create meaningful relationships and lasting friendships, and foster deeper connections among individuals, families, and partner institutions in Brooklyn.

From our flagship base in southern Brooklyn, where we operate a successful full-service Jewish community center, to our more recent inroads in Brownstone Brooklyn and North Brooklyn under the JCC Brooklyn umbrella, the Kings Bay Y has remained true to its 60-year-old mission.

About Our Summer Camp

JCC Brooklyn Summer Camp operates during the summer at Fort Hamilton Army Base, providing campers with access to expansive outdoor spaces, athletic fields, swimming facilities, shaded areas, and secure grounds, an exceptional setting for a Brooklyn-based day camp experience.

Year-round planning, coordination, and administrative work for camp are conducted at Kings Bay Y, the parent organization of JCC Brooklyn Summer Camp, where the camp leadership team collaborates with the broader Kings Bay Y staff to support camp operations, staffing, and program planning.

Our camp serves children across multiple age groups and includes:

• Traditional Day Camp programming with swimming, sports, arts & crafts, music, movement, climbing wall, theme days, and special events
• Inclusive camp programs, including our Camp for Children Who Are Blind or Have Low Vision, as well as support for campers with a wide range of learning, physical, and social-emotional needs
• A strong emphasis on safety, structure, joy, and relationship-building, supported by trained staff and intentional leadership

JCC Brooklyn Summer Camp is known for its warm culture, high operational standards, and commitment to ensuring every child feels successful, supported, and celebrated.