Director of Camp Kehilla

Principal Responsibilities:

POSITION PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES:

The Director of Camp Kehilla is responsible for planning and administering all camp activities and operations. This position will assist with the growth and care of campers in a fun and nurturing environment. Full Time year round position

ESSENETIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Director Responsibilities:

• Partner with leadership to set strategic goals and objectives for programs
• Oversee the program's overall performance and success
• Prepare and monitor department budgets
• Plan and execute all program initiatives and report on program outcomes
• Ensure program stays within compliance with agency and legal regulations
• Communicate objectives and outcomes with Senior Leadership and Board when necessary
• Conduct performance reviews and set performance goals for program and team members
• Recommend staffing requirements, recruit and train new team members
• Partner with Human Resources to coach, counsel and discipline team members
• Recommend promotions, transfers and terminations
• Enforce SJJCC policies and procedures
  
  

Position Responsibilities:

• Plan and administer tasks regarding camp including launching and tracking registration
• Planning trips, developing programming and activities, family outreach, acting as liaison between the Kehilla Center, Finance and Administrative team, etc.
• Direct and supervise day-to-day operation of Camp Kehilla
• Plan of day to day schedule
• Assist with assessments and enrollment of campers
• Plan and implement of all staff trainings
• Plan and implement open houses and camp clean-up day
• Create and participate in job fairs either in house or at local organizations and schools
• Work with other OPWDD departments during DOH audit and ACA accreditation
• Participate in CPR, first aid, epi pen, and SCIP trainings
• Additional duties as assigned
  
  

Minimum Qualifications:

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 2years supervisory experience preferably working with children in a school or camp environment
• Bachelor's degree
• Licensed Social Worker or Licensed Educator
• Experience working with children with special needs
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Understanding of OPWDD regulations a plus
• Communication skills including strong interpersonal skills with clients, staff and parents, as well as the ability to speak, read and write effectively.
• Exhibit patience, initiative, enthusiasm, resourcefulness and strong attention to detail.
• Able to effectively develop, document and implement behavior management protocols.
• Ability to provide leadership and motivation to staff and work effectively with diverse groups of people.
  
  

Salary:

$75000

Agency Information:

Sid Jacobson JCC in Greenvale and Camp Kehilla in Wheatley Heights, are the best places to ENRICH yourself, EXPLORE Jewish culture and CONNECT with the community. We provide a comprehensive program based on Jewish values, traditions, heritage and culture, which enriches the lives of all individuals and families in our community. We are a proud beneficiary of UJA-Federation of New York. For more information, visit us at www.sjjcc.org!