Assistant Director for Camp, Youth and Family Programs
The Washington DCJCC is looking for a Director of its Summer Day Camp who will also serve as the year-round Assistant Director for Youth and Family Programs. This person should be energetic, creative and organized to be able to plan the summer camps for campers aged 4-17 and year-round programs for children in elementary school.
As Director for the Summer Day Camp: Program, budget, market (online, in print (including the brochure) and in person), hire/train/supervise staff, registration (except for processing payments), pursue American Camp Association (ACA) Accreditation, attend conferences and trainings as needed, participate in professional associations.
- For the Youth Programs: Program, budget, market, hire/train/supervise staff and registration (except for processing payments) for the school-year programs for elementary-age children: Winter Fun Days, No School Today, Snow Days and afterschool programs (e.g. J Kids Swim Team).
- For the Family Programs: Work with the Preschool staff to plan special community-wide events (e.g. Chanukah and Purim parties); Coordinate Take Me to the J Sunday programming; and Run the Birthday Party program
Education requirement: undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university (education, camp administration or related area of study preferred). Prior camp experience (as a director, assistant director, counselor or unit head) preferred. Significant work experience, including responsibility for supervising others, required.
Start date: Immediately
Benefits: We offer full benefits, including health and dental insurance, 401K, flex spending and a free 16th Street J Fitness Center Membership. We do not provide relocation expenses.
Salary: Please state your target salary range in your cover letter.
This position reports to the Director of Early Childhood, Youth and Family Programs. Additional training will be provided.
Send a resume and cover letter to Josh Ford, Chief Programming Officer, joshf@washingtondcjcc.org or fax to (202) 518-9420. No Phone Calls please.