Camp & Youth Recreation Manager

Job Description

Job Description

The Springfield JCC is currently searching for a dynamic individual to join our team as our new Camp & Youth Recreation Manager.  This position is a full-time, benefitted, year-round role.  The compensation is $60,000.

This role involves building the JCC summer camp program to engage campers, future campers and families with monthly communication, activities and regular weekend “camp” programming. The incumbent will work closely with the JCC marketing team to develop and implement outreach strategies which position the JCC summer camp and general JCC youth programming as a differentiator for area children. 

Essential Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

Camp Planning & Administration

• Taking primary responsibility for the administrative and operational preparation of summer camp - ensuring that the camp experience reflects Jewish values and traditions. 

Staff Leadership & Supervision

• Recruit, screen, interview, and assist with hiring camp staff, planning and coordinating staff orientation and training.

Programming & Camp Operations

• Plan and coordinate daily activities, weekly programming, special events, and camp-wide programs.  Ensure that the program meets its licensing requirements and manage annual licensing visits

Camper & Family Relations

• Greet campers and families upon arrival and assist with camp orientation, building positive relationships with campers and families and manage parent expectations.

Safety, Compliance & End-of-Season

• Support and enforce camp safety policies, emergency procedures, and JCC expectations, lead incident response, documentation, and follow-up.
• Complete end-of-summer wrap-up, equipment and supply inventory, and program evaluation.  Lead an annual assessment and family feedback process, complete necessary transition planning and documentation.

• Assist in coordinating the youth programming portfolio with other youth and family managers and the marketing team and providing outreach to communities in the region to build camp enrollment and enhance the JCC youth programming profile. 

Position Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of summer camp experience, preferably in a leadership or supervisory role.
• Strong organizational, communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently in a fast-paced environment.  Ability to effectively supervise, coach, and support staff.
• Ability to communicate professionally with children, families, staff, and JCC leadership.