Assistant Director (School Age Services) Programming & Staff Experience - JCCs of North America

Assistant Director (School Age Services) Programming & Staff Experience
The Pozez Jewish Community Center of Northern Virginia
8900 Little River Turnpike
Fairfax, VA 22031

The Pozez Jewish Community Center of Northern Virginia is seeking an emerging camp professional to serve as the Assistant Director of Camp Achva. This is a full-time year-round position for someone that is energetic, creative, and aspires to pursue a career in camping. The ideal candidate will possess a passion for excellence, hold a strong work ethic, and can serve as a strong, positive role model for children and staff.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Staff Management

• Assist in recruiting, interviewing, and coordinating staff, including managing employment procedures, and daily supervision.
• Assist in leading in the creation and implementation of staff training, manuals, and orientations for Camp Achva.
• Assist in researching and developing best practices for camp to implement throughout the summer, including current theories in child development, relevant Jewish themes and values, and soft skills
• Assist in managing and staying up-to-date with camp social media accounts (Facebook, Instagram).
• Assist in developing, scaling and executing on summer programs
• Assist in supply purchasing

Programming

• Have had 3+ years' experience working with children in a comparable capacity
• Have had 1-3+ years' experience supervising staff
• Possess strong customer service and supervisory skills
• Hold a Bachelor's Degree or higher
• Have a valid Driver's License
• Successfully pass a background check with fingerprinting
• Knowledge of Jewish community a plus
• The ideal candidate will be able to:
  • Communicate, establish, and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with children, young adults, families, and staff.
  • Act as an assistant to the Camp Director in all daily functions.
  • Work in a fast-paced work setting both independently and as part of a team.
  • Effectively develop program curricula for youth and teens.
  • Make responsible decisions and respond calmly in stressful situations.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and administrative experience.

$42000

The Pozez Jewish Community Center of Northern Virginia (Pozez JCC, the J) is a warm and welcoming, nonprofit, social service organization dedicated to offering quality programs, activities, and services that emphasize Jewish culture, identity, and values to people of all ages and backgrounds. Programming includes cultural, educational, wellness and Israel celebrations, which take place on the main campus located in the heart of Fairfax County, as well as span five Northern Virginia counties.