Director of Camping Services

Job Details Location: Albany, NY 12208 Position Type: Full Time Education Level: 4 Year Degree Salary Range: $62,500.00 - $68,000.00 Summary The Director of Camping Services oversees the creation, promotion, staffing, curriculum, and administrative function of all summer camp programs. Each year, the Director of Camping Services leads all efforts to develop and deliver an annual array of camp programs and opportunities that are fresh and keep pace with current trends. The Director of Camping Services is a leader expected to grow camp and to meet budgeted expectations while working with stakeholders to develop and deliver a vision for camp that is compelling, creative, and profitable. Compliance with state and national licensing is an integral part of the job. Essential Functions Must be passionate about camp and the Jewish mission of the JCC. Develop an attractive array of camp opportunities based on research of the most successful models for camp programming and on evaluating all aspects of the previous summer. Maintain effective communication with parents prior to and during camp season, including work with committee, e-news/blog, and special announcements. Form relationships with children and families based on mutual respect and caring. Monitor enrollment for camp and regularly report key benchmarks and statistics to JCC leadership; keep current with licensing and maintain required standards. Take charge of marketing efforts throughout the year, including developing marketing materials and sales campaigns, and promote camp in community forums. Manage the hiring and training process for all camp employees, including recruitment, interviews, work schedule, maintain employee files, attendance for payroll, and hiring. Develop and monitor the camp budget and meet budgeted goals. Infuse Jewish values and ambiance into the JCC camp programs. Create strategic programs during the year that connect campers back to their summer experience and help recruit prospective campers. Other Responsibilities The Director of Camping Services must have an incredible passion for the joys of camp. Together we will create a camp where children learn the Jewish value of Tikkun Olam - repairing the world, a place where children recognize that joy comes with responsibility for themselves, their group, their fellow campers, the facility, and the campgrounds. To achieve success, constant positivity, a can-do attitude, and an abundance of energy tempered by the goal of creating camps that help children learn, grow, and long for more each year are invaluable. A camp progression is an essential process where children look forward to each new year as they have more and more opportunities at camp. They are expected to be innovative, imaginative, and a positive role model, as well as to maintain a positive attitude and image toward all activities and initiatives of the JCC. They must strive to provide the best program available for our campers and members. Their customer service skills and interpersonal skills must impact every aspect of the job. It is expected that the Director of Camping Services will be a team player as part of the JCC Leadership Staff team. Qualifications Bachelor's Degree or higher in Education, Recreation, Social Work, or significant experience with a religious school(s) or Jewish summer camp(s). Certified in First Aid, CPR, and Mandated Reporting (Child Abuse). 3-5 years of experience in the field of school-age camping. Proficient written and verbal communication skills. Ability to change work schedules as needed for the program. Proven budget, administrative, and supervision skills. Experience utilizing social media and possessing marketing skills. Ability to work around young children with a variety of health issues. Experience with team management preferred. Ability to juggle many tasks and deadlines. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and general computer skills. Ability to lift upward to 50 lbs. #J-18808-Ljbffr