Optimize the life-changing power of camp! The Program Director ensures that our community is one of positive transformation and self-growth. Play a leading role in the creation of an environment for campers that is safe, fun, interactive, and driven by our core values. To reach this goal, the Program Director stewards program development throughout our full year season of summer sessions, weekend retreats, and community engagement initiatives. All team members of Camp Bob Waldorf and Jewish Big Brothers Big Sisters work together to help children reach their full potential through the best practices of the camping industry.
About this job
Responsibilities:
- Work with the Assistant Director to manage summer programs and year-round retreats, taking primary lead on hiring, training and managing program supervisors and specialty instructors.
- Recruit, interview, and hire program supervisors and specialty instructors.
- Empower, manage, and evaluate program supervisors.
- Recruit and manage specialty experts who can offer cutting edge workshops.
- Contract specialty staff for rental groups as needed.
- Work with Director and Assistant Director to develop and implement a variety of opportunities for staff development.
- Design a schedule of engaging, fun, safe, and impactful activities during camp programs, including:
- Summer sessions that feature sports, aquatics, visual and performance art, ropes course, outdoor adventure, and a range of special programs.
- A series of weekend retreats designed to give campers either a taste of our general camp program and/or which explore a specific theme (ex: Social Justice).
- Collaborate with Director and Assistant Director on general staff management, program development and evaluation, camp policies, and other projects as they arise.
- Collaborate with colleagues at Jewish Big Brothers Big Sisters of Los Angeles to create and implement leadership opportunities for campers and other youth served by our agency throughout the year.
- Assist with the continual development of the camp department through professional education, such as ACA conferences, Foundation for Jewish Camp trainings/resources, and offerings through the Jewish Federation.
- Participate in additional projects or services as assigned, and as workload permits, to help meet departmental needs.
Qualifications:
- Minimum Bachelor’s degree and 2-3 years of camp program experience.
- Experience working as a leader and educator in a youth environment.
- Experience working with low-income, diverse populations, understanding new traditions and cultures.
- Strong skills in communication, programming, staff management, teamwork, written and verbal expression, creativity, and crisis management.
- Well-developed interpersonal skills, positive energy, sense of self, open mind, and empathy.
Compensation and Benefits:
Camp Bob Waldorf offers a compensation package that includes a competitive salary range commensurate with experience. Salary range: $68,000-$72,000 plus housing.
Other benefits include:
- Pet friendly – bring your pet to work.
- Generous paid vacation, sick leave, and personal days.
- Paid federal and Jewish holidays (avg. 13-19 paid holidays per year).
- 5% matching 403b retirement plan (after one year).
- Medical, vision and dental insurance.
- Paid long-term disability insurance.
- Voluntary 403b retirement plan (immediate).
- Voluntary Flexible Spending Account (FSA) / Health Savings Account (HSA).
Perhaps most importantly, you’ll get to work with a fantastic team of people who truly care about the work that we do.
To apply:
NO PHONE CALLS; NO EMPLOYMENT OR STAFFING AGENCIES.
To apply send resume and cover letter to: jbbbslahr@gmail.com
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