Assistant Director, Leventhal-Sidman Camps
Job in
Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts, 01119, USA
Listing for:
Jewishcamp
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-02-12
Job specializations:
-
Education / Teaching
Education Administration, Child Development/Support, Youth Development
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 125000 - 150000 USD Yearly
USD
125000.00
150000.00
YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Assistant Director, Leventhal-Sidman Camps
Leventhal-Sidman JCC Greater Boston Camps
Description
At Leventhal-Sidman JCC Camps, we are dedicated to creating unforgettable summer experiences for children and fostering personal growth, teamwork, and leadership. Located in the heart of Newton, MA, our on-site camps offer a safe, inclusive, and inspiring environment where campers can explore, challenge themselves, and build lifelong memories.
We are seeking a collaborative, creative, and fun self-starter to serve as a thought partner alongside the Camp Director in the planning, implementation and coordination of camp programs and operations. This role is an essential part of the camp management team and the ideal candidate will have strong leadership and organizational skills, as well as a passion for youth development.
JCC Greater Boston is deeply committed to valuing and celebrating the uniqueness of each constituent. We welcome staff and participants from diverse backgrounds. While being proudly Jewish, we strive in every way to provide an open and welcoming setting for all, irrespective of personal practices, beliefs, or background. We are guided by JCC Greater Boston’s core values – Belonging, Joyfulness, Collaboration, and Transformation – which resonate with many who do not identify as Jewish.
Primary
Responsibilities
Leadership and Strategic Growth: Partner with the Camp Director to envision and facilitate the strategic growth of all Leventhal-Sidman JCC camps, focusing on both program development and expansion.Provide leadership for program vision, innovation, and continuous assessment of camp experiences.Partner with the Camp Director on fundraising, financial development and grant reporting.Effectively communicate camp vision and values with community stakeholders, including camp families, alumni, donors and community partners.Lead camp programs and activities, including large group activities, staff trainings, reunions, and other essential components of facilitating the camp program.Be active, hands on and present throughout the camp day, role modeling age-appropriate behavior management, guiding and coaching camp staff, and developing meaningful relationships with campers, camp staff, camp families, and other partners.Camp Operations and Oversight
Partner with Camp Director to supervise all camps on-site at the Leventhal-Sidman JCC, including Camp Kaleidoscope, Tennis Camp, Sports Camp, Swim Camp, and Vacation Camp, ensuring smooth operations across camps.Develop, draft, and revise policies, protocols and procedures essential for the effective implementation of camp programs.Manage camp operations and additional services, including transportation/bussing, lunch, and extended day program.Oversee year-round family communications and engagement strategy, including off-season engagement activities and reunions, transition plans for rising Kindergarten campers and their families, and other strategic family and staff programming.Serve as Project Manager for Camp Management Timeline, ensuring timely completion of required tasks, updating and revising as needed.Manage camp supply and equipment inventory.Coordinate with partners and vendors as needed.Financial Management, Reporting & Analytics
Manage budgets for supplies, specialties, and events; track and approve expenses, helping to identify opportunities for efficiency and improvement.Generate reports, analytics and other documentation as needed (financial reports, enrollment reports, etc.).Safety, Environment and
Regulatory CompliancePreserve a safe, healthy, ethically responsible, and legally compliant camp environment.Consistently seek out current and best practices for health and safety standards, keeping camp programs up to date with all relevant licensure requirements.Document policies and procedures, completing all necessary paperwork for the City of Newton and any other relevant certification and licensure organizations (ex. Massachusetts, ACA, other).Collaborate with JCC departments to assemble documentation and schedule required inspections.Coordinate required trainings and documentation for camp staff.Standard Staff Expectations
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