Chaverim (Travel Camp) Director

Company: JCC Association
Location: Cherry Hill
Posted on: March 13, 2023

Job Description:

Principal Responsibilities:

To apply, please send cover letter and resume to Maritza Mannino at mmannino@jfedsnj.org

The JCC Camps at Medford is currently seeking applicants for the role of Chaverim Director. The Chaverim director will oversee the travel program for 7th & 8th graders and manage all aspects of the program including pre-season trip planning, camper and staff management, trip execution, etc. The Chaverim Director serves as a member of the Leadership Team.

Minimum Qualifications:

Responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to the following:

• Off-Season Responsibilities
  • Plan travel calendar in partnership with camp administration team
  • Assist with staff interviews. Conducting interviews to hire travel staff and fill open positions at camp
  • Attend at least one open house
  • Assist with off-season events when available such as t-shirt pick up, fall and spring events, etc.
  • Attend leadership team meetings and required staff orientations prior to the start of the camp season.
  • Administrative Responsibilities
    • Plan and schedule all day trips
    • Work in partnership with the Associate Camp Director and Program Administrator to complete trip bookings
    • Complete all required paperwork in a timely fashion
    • Ensure attendance for both campers and staff is submitted daily and on time.
    • Assist with reconciling monthly credit card
    • Staff Management
      • Provide direct supervision of approximately 10 staff members
      • Meet routinely with staff to inform of important camp updates
      • Provide routine and constructive feedback aimed to help staff members grow in their role at camp
      • Complete fair and equitable mid-season and end of summer evaluations of staff.
      • Facilitate staff trainings during orientation which will include sessions on staff expectations, regulations, camper behavior management, etc.
      • Camper Management
        • Assist counselors in managing camper behavior
        • When necessary, utilize support from the Camp Director & Care Team to help in managing camper behaviors and situations
        • In partnership with the Health Center, manage camper medications and basic first aid when necessary
        • Parent Communication
          • Communicate daily with camp families providing pertinent information on daily trips and expectations
          • Respond in a timely fashion to parent questions and concerns Salary:
            
            Under $25,000
            
            Agency Information:
            
            The JCC Camps at Medford enriches the lives of children by teaching values and life skills in a fun, safe, inclusive Jewish environment while building confidence, sharing successes, and creating lasting friendships and memories. Each summer, the JCC Camps at Medford proudly welcomes over 1,400 campers to its 120-acre property located in Medford, NJ while hiring over 500 staff to ensure a high quality program and camper safety and well-being.

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