Camp Manager

Dave & Mary Alper JCC Miami

Full-Time | Year-Round | Reports to Youth Director

The Dave & Mary Alper JCC Miami is seeking an organized, creative, and engaged Camp Manager to lead summer camp, mini-camps, and school-day-off programs. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys building great camp experiences, developing staff, connecting with families, and helping children of all abilities feel welcome and successful.

Reporting to the Youth Director, the Camp Manager oversees camp planning and daily operations, including programming, staff supervision, camper support, and special needs inclusion. This is an active leadership position that requires being present with campers and staff, anticipating needs, and following through on the details that keep programs running safely and smoothly.

The Camp Manager works closely with the Aftercare Manager as part of one youth team. When camp is in session, the Aftercare Manager supports camp operations. During the school year, the Camp Manager supports aftercare while preparing for upcoming camps.

• Plan and manage summer camp, mini-camps, school-break camps, and programs offered on no-school holidays.
• Develop engaging, age-appropriate activities, themes, schedules, and special events that reflect children’s interests and support friendships, confidence, and skill development.
• Coordinate staffing, group assignments, supplies, activity spaces, vendors, and daily logistics.
• Oversee arrival, dismissal, attendance, transitions, and camper supervision.
• Work with the Youth Director to develop camp budgets, monitor expenses, and make purchases within approved guidelines.
• Gather feedback from families and staff and use it to improve future programs.

• Partner with the Youth Director and Human Resources to recruit, interview, and onboard camp staff.
• Train, schedule, supervise, and coach counselors, specialists, and inclusion staff.
• Set clear expectations for safety, professionalism, engagement, and positive behavior support.
• Stay actively involved throughout the camp day, providing practical support and addressing concerns promptly.
• Coordinate with the Aftercare Manager on shared staffing, coverage, and consistent expectations across programs.

• Oversee inclusion support within all camp programs so children with disabilities and additional support needs can participate meaningfully.
• Meet with families before camp to understand each child’s strengths, needs, routines, and support strategies.
• Coordinate individualized camper support plans with families, the Youth Director, and appropriate support professionals.
• Help staff adapt activities, instructions, schedules, and environments to meet campers’ needs.
• Train and coach staff on inclusive practices, positive behavior support, and responding appropriately to challenging situations.
• Maintain confidential documentation and communicate regularly with families about successes, concerns, and needed adjustments.
• Partner with the Aftercare Manager to support continuity for children participating in both programs.

• Build strong relationships with families through clear, timely communication and responsive follow-up.
• Assist with enrollment questions, camp tours, orientation, and outreach.
• Coordinate with administrative and marketing staff to ensure families receive accurate program information.
• Maintain required attendance, incident, and program records and support grant and funding reports.
• Follow applicable licensing, safety, and organizational requirements and promptly report concerns.
• Support aftercare supervision, activities, inclusion needs, and daily operations when camp is not in session.