Assistant Director – Camp And Afterschool

The School Age Services team at the Pozez JCC of Northern VA is looking for our next Assistant Director of Camp and Afterschool. 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.

We are a dedicated, creative, and considerate group who wholeheartedly believe in the positive outcomes that camp, afterschool, and youth programming provide. Our team is focused on improving our programs, our JCC, and ourselves through thought leadership, active community participation, and continual growth. We value humor and hard-work, creativity and intentionality, enthusiasm and professionalism. Our team is looking for someone that wants to grow alongside others, can find creative answers to challenges, and enjoys being in an office with others.

This is a full-time year-round position for someone looking to pursue a career in camping/youth programming.

Essential Position Duties (includes, 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

Programming
• 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