Camp & After School Program Assistant Director

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Camp & After School Program Assistant Director
Dave & Mary Alper JCC
11155 SW 112th Ave
Miami, FL 33176

• Assist in the development of all programming, both current and new program areas.
• Recruit and assist in the hiring of summer camp staff.
• Work to help families with registration and scholarship applications.
• Assist in managing the daily operations of camp when in session, including administration, camper care, and staff supervision.
• Be an ambassador for the Alper J generally and Camp J Miami specifically everywhere you go.
• Develop and strengthen relationships with children, parents, and vendors for all Youth Services through interactions, parent emails, phone calls, e-blasts, online presence, school visits, meet and greets, and community outreach.
• Assist with the supervision of the after-school program, including holding bi-monthly staff meetings and staff orientation.
• Direct supervision of mini-camp days.
• Assist with planning, programming, and supervising youth programs for the community.

• Create and maintain special needs programming throughout the academic year for children of all abilities.
• Community outreach to other organizations with special needs departments.
• Connect with the public-school districts.
• Assist with intake meetings with families and prepare pre-camp intake reports for staff.
• Adapt activities and provide additional assistance as needed (e.g., interpret or modify instructions, provide physical assistance) in order to help participants, learn and participate.
• Supervise, coach, and evaluate staff on the Summer Camp special needs Team.
• Support staff in planning routines, schedules, and procedures to ensure inclusion.
• Train staff and counselors-in-training on inclusion principles and skills.

To apply please send your resume and cover letter to michelle, or apply at

• BA required in a related field to special education, OT, psychology, counseling, education, etc.
• Strong communication skills as you will be communicating with parents, school districts, and outside nonprofits.
• Has approximately 3-5 years of experience working with children of all abilities.
• Summer camp experience preferred.
• Must be confident to manage counselors during the summer.
• Enjoy working in a team setting.
• Good computer skills - with emphasis on Microsoft Office, Camp-Minder, and CCC.
• Dependable, highly organized, with keen attention to detail.
• Resourcefulness: the ability to address problems large and small.
• Strong interpersonal and conflict resolution skills.

$45,000 - $55,000