Assistant Camp Director

The Assistant Director of JCC Camp Ruach will report to the Camp Director. The ideal candidate will be a team player with excellent communication skills and have prior camp experience and experience with youth and/or teens. The Assistant Camp Director should demonstrate creativity, professionalism, and willingness to jump in and support all aspects of camp to ensure a successful and high-caliber day camp program.

JCC Camp Ruach is a 9-week day camp in Bridgewater, NJ currently serving over 600 campers ranging in age from 2 years old through entering grade 9 with nearly 180 staff ranging in age from teenagers to adults.

Full Time Position. Monday-Friday;
This position includes evening & weekend hours as needed.

• Serve as second-in-command; support and represent the Camp Director in all aspects of camp operations
• Partner with the Camp Director on visioning, planning, implementation, management, and overall oversight of camp
• Maintain open and consistent communication with the Camp Director.
• Supervise Travel Unit Heads, including going on some trips and filling in as leadership as necessary on trips
• Oversee travel program logistics, camper behavior management, and parent communication
• Supervise LIT (Leadership in Training) camper unit & CIT (Counselor-in-Training) Coordinators
• Supervise Lunch/Snack Program
• Assist in supervising other Leadership Team, Onsite Unit Directors, Inclusion Team
• Provide direct support, feedback, and mentorship to all camp staff.
• Serve as a positive role model and foster a safe, inclusive, and fun camp environment
• Exercise sound judgment regarding policies, procedures, and child/staff wellbeing
• Sit on the Camp Committee and collaborate with community stakeholders to enhance programming

• Assist in overseeing daily camp operations and administrative functions
• Supervise Transportation Coordinator on all camp transportation, including bus companies, routes, parent communication, and bus staff training
• Collaborate with the Camp Program Director on camp programming, electives, themes, and special events
• Plan and coordinate all camp trips, outside vendors, entertainment
• Coordinate supply ordering with specialist staff
• Support budget management for transportation, trips, entertainment, equipment, and supplies
• Coordinate with JCC Maintenance and oversee camp facility opening/closing
• Assist with staff hiring, including job postings, recruitment outreach, interviews, and onboarding
• Partner with Camp Director to design and implement staff orientation and training (pre-camp and in-season)
• Supervise and Implement year-round CIT training
• Establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with year-round and seasonal staff

• Assist with the management and coordination of internal and external camp communications
• Revise annual Camp brochure, Parent and Staff Manuals
• Partner with Marketing to develop targeted communications and recruitment strategies
• Work with webmaster for camp website updates and serve as direct user of camp livechat
• Work with the marketing team to oversee and execute camp social media strategy to support engagement and recruitment
• Maintain proactive, responsive, and solution-focused communication with families
• Handle sensitive or difficult customer situations with professionalism and confidentiality

• Create and implement year-round camper events and Summer Family Fun Nights
• Support camper recruitment and family engagement efforts
• Plan and attend open houses, tours, orientations, visiting days, and special events
• Represent and promote Camp Ruach and the JCC at community events and programs (including evenings/weekends)

• Support the mission of the entire JCC and Camp Ruach
• A portion of your off season work will be dedicated to other JCC duties that will be determined at time of hire including youth and teen engagement.
• Attend staff meetings and professional development
• Perform other related duties as assigned in support of departmental and organizational goals.

• Five years experience working with youth and teens
• Three years of direct supervisory experience
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (or equivalent combination of experience and training)
• Strong communication, leadership, organizational, and problem solving skills
• Proficiency in computer systems including Microsoft Suite and willingness and ability to easily pick up other systems required.
• CPR and First Aid certification required or willingness to obtain.
• Positive demeanor and Customer Service Oriented
• Comfortable with Public Speaking
• Fun, willingness to be silly & dress up on theme days, and always have Ruach (camp spirit)

• Work at a desk/computer for extended periods
• Move throughout the facility during program hours
• Spend significant time outdoors during camp season
• Lift up to 15 pounds.
• Salary range: $55,000 - $60,000, commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package and JCC Family…