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Location and Job Title:

Day Camp Director
JCC of Greater New Haven
360 Amity Rd
Woodbridge, CT 06525

Principal Responsibilities:

Camp Director: Year Round Senior Leadership Role

Camp:

• Lead the planning and execution of a high-quality, safe, and fun camp program that serves over 350 children across 8 weeks each summer.
• Manage all aspects of camp operations including staff recruitment, training, camper grouping, scheduling, transportation, supplies, special events, and daily logistics.
• Supervise all camp staff and volunteers; conduct evaluations and foster strong team relationships.
• Ensure adherence to all safety protocols, camp policies, and state licensing regulations.
• Collaborate on marketing and promotion of camp, including outreach and materials.
• Support and participate in fundraising efforts, including the Send A Kid to Camp (SAK) Fund.
• Develop and manage the annual camp budget, ensuring financial efficiency and sustainability.
• During the school year, supervise and mentor youth and sports programmers, providing guidance to help grow their programs and increase revenue.
• Maintain detailed records, including attendance, staff files, health forms, and incident reports.
• Promote a values-based environment that supports the physical, emotional, and social well-being of all campers and participants.
• Responsible for utilizing CampMinder for registration, billing and payments, and necessary paperwork for staff and campers.

• Provide supervision for department heads, front-line staff, and other employees as assigned.
• Assist in preparing the annual budgets for all assigned departments, and monitor and provide feedback on monthly financial statements.
• Help develop the brand identity for each department's programs in line with the organization's mission and market demand.
• Mentor and coach Directors to be the best they can be. Lead these directors to take active initiative to grow programming and themselves.

• Take an active interest in career growth, including learning new skills, staying current on industry trends, and constantly innovating and taking calculated risks.
• Participate as a member of the JCC's Senior leadership team
• Conduct personal outreach to JCC members and participants, building relationships and leveraging them to encourage repeat and cross-department business.
• Regularly assess local competition to determine brand positioning and opportunities for growth.

Minimum Qualifications:

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• Minimum of three years of relevant professional experience working with summer camp type programs
• Minimum three years of management/supervisory experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent computer skills, including the Microsoft Office suite, and the ability to learn new systems quickly
• Experience leading and managing other staff in a Jewish Community Center or school environment
• CPR, AED and First Aid certification (or ability to obtain)
• Knowledge of the JCC field and Jewish culture, traditions and celebrations, or willingness to learn

Salary:

$70000

Agency Information:

JCC of Greater New Haven