Posted: December 28, 2011

NEW ORLEANS JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER
ASSISTANT CAMP DIRECTOR – UPTOWN

The main responsibility of this position is to assist the Camp Director in the planning, directing, supervising and implementation of all aspects of the JCC Summer Camps. This seasonal position is full time working Mondays through Fridays from April to August. The Assistant Camp Director is expected to be on site from the start of Early Morning Care until to conclusion of the camp day as well as during overnights. The job description is a guide to the kinds of services which the holder of this position is expected to accomplish.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
• Assists Camp Director in carrying out all policies and procedures.
• Assist in the development of all programming, both current and new programming areas.
• Assist in developing group schedules, specialist schedules, special programming, and Jewish programming.
• Assist in the planning and organizing of the pre-camp staff training orientation.
• Know camp policies, programs, and registration processes, as well as all JCC policies and procedures.
• Any other responsibilities deemed necessary by the Director.

QUALIFICATIONS
• Serve as a resource and role model for campers and staff on all camp-related issues.
• Experience in youth and staff supervision.
• Good character and integrity.
• Must have enthusiasm, be adaptable, dependable, and possess an excellent work ethic.
• Must be articulate and possess excellent customer service skills.
• Must be professional and be able to maintain confidentiality.
• Must be able to accept guidance and supervision.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office.
• CPR and first aid certifications preferred.
• Knowledge in Jewish programming is a plus.
• A minimum of an undergraduate degree and significant experience in a camp environment.