Director of Children, Youth & Camp

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities or requirements of this position. Employees are expected to perform other functions as assigned or requested to further support the organization's mission.

Position Overview

TheDirectorofChildren, Youth, &Camp provides strategic and operational leadership for Jewish Long Beach's camp, afterschool, and youth programs. The roleis responsible for creating high-quality experiences that strengthen connection, support families, and build a pathway for children to grow within the J.

This leader serves as Camp Director for Summer Camp, Break Camps, Specialty Camps,Teen Programs,and overseesAfterschool, and other youth initiatives. The Director is a highly visible presence with children, families, staff, and community partners andis responsible for program quality, enrollment growth, fiscal performance, staff development, safety, and regulatory compliance.

The primary goal is simple: ensure every member, guest, child, and family leaves the J feeling just a little better than when they arrived, while building camp and youth programs that create lasting connection and belonging.

Essential Position Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for Camp and Youth programs,establishing clear goals for program quality, enrollment, retention, financial performance, family experience, and growth.
• Serve as Camp Director for SummerCamp, and provide leadership forBreak Camp, and Specialty Camps, leading program design, planning, staffing, training, implementation, evaluation, and continuous improvement.
• OverseeAfterschool programming, School Days Out, Parents' Night Out, and youth initiatives.
• Provide direct supervision, coaching, and professional development forstaff, includingdeveloping and strengthening Inclusion services across programming.
• Recruit, train, develop, andretain strong seasonal teams, creating a culture of accountability, collaboration, safety, Jewish values, and exceptional participant experience.
• Develop and manage Camp and Youth budgets, enrollment projections, pricing recommendations, revenue goals, staffing models, and expense controls to ensure fiscal responsibility and long-term sustainability.
• Use enrollment, retention, satisfaction, financial, and program data to evaluate performance,identify opportunities, and maketimely adjustments.
• Build strong relationships with parents and caregivers through consistent, proactive, and responsive communication before, during, and after programs.
• Maintain a visible and welcoming presence throughout programs and serve as a trusted point of contact for families, staff, and participants.
• Partner across Jewish Long Beach departments to create seamless family experiences and strengthen connections among ECE, Camp, Youth, Membership, Aquatics, Jewish Life, and other programs.
• Collaborate with the Communications team on annual marketing, recruitment, enrollment, and retention strategies for all Camp and Youth programs.
• Develop partnerships with schools, community organizations, and other stakeholders that expand participation and strengthen Jewish Long Beach's rh.
• Staff assigned committees and task forces and partner effectively with lay leadership to advance program goals.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable State Child Care Licensing, California Department of Developmental Services requirements, American Camp Association standards, and organizational policies, including required records, documentation, training, and procedures.
• Maintain strong systems for health, safety, incident response, risk management, participant records, and emergency preparedness.
• Attend required staff and leadership meetings and represent Jewish Long Beach atappropriate community and professional events.
• Performadditional duties as assigned.

Skills and Competencies

• Program Leader and Builder: You can translate a strong vision into well-run, joyful, safe, and engaging experiences for children and families.
• People Developer: You recruit, coach, support, and hold teams accountable while helping staff grow as professionals and leaders.
• Family Relationship Builder: You communicate with warmth, clarity, and responsiveness and know that trust with families is central to retention and belonging.
• Operationally Strong: You manage details, calendars, staffing, budgets, enrollment, compliance, and competing priorities without losing sight of the participant experience.
• Growth Mindset:You use data, feedback, and observation to improve programs, strengthen retention, andidentify opportunities for sustainable growth.
• Collaborative Leader: You work effectively across departments and with lay leaders, community partners, and colleagues to achieve shared outcomes.
• Mission Driven:You understand the role camp and youth experiences can play in building community,deep knowledge of Jewish life, identity and how tostrengthen Jewish connection, and creating a lasting sense of belonging.

Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree in education, recreation management, youth development, nonprofit management, or a related fieldrequired; advanced degree preferred.

Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in camp, youth, recreation,education, or related program management, including at least 2 years in a leadership or director-level role.

Demonstrated experience developing, implementing, and evaluating high-quality youth programs.

Proven experience developing and managing budgets, enrollment goals, staffing plans, and program operations.

Demonstrated success supervising, coaching, and developing professional and seasonal staff.

Experience with American Camp Association standards and Californiachildcareor youth program licensing strongly preferred.

Experience in a JCC, Jewish communal organization, Jewish education, camp, school, or mission-driven community organization highlypreferred.

Current CPR and First Aid certification, or ability to obtain certification upon hire.

Schedule and Travel Requirements
This is an on-site leadership position. Work schedulemay vary based on operational andprogram needs and may include early morning, evening, and weekend hours withappropriateadvance scheduling, as applicable.Additional hours may be requiredduring camps, special programs, family events, and peak enrollment periods.

This position may require local travelfor field trips, communitymeetings, recruitment, and professional development. Travel requirements will be based on business needs and assigned job responsibilities.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment
Work is performed in a variety of settings, including office, classroom, camp, aquatic, recreational, and outdoor environments. The position requires regular movement throughout the campus and program spaces as needed to perform the essential functions of the position.

Essential job duties may requirestanding, walking, bending,reaching,lifting,and transportingprogram materials.Employees may also workoutdoors and may be exposed to varying weather conditions.The specific requirements of the position will vary based on assigned duties and operational needs.

Reasonable accommodations will be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them toperform the essential functions of the position, unless doing sowould create an undue hardship.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Jewish Long Beach is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an all-inclusive environment for all and does not discriminateon the basis ofrace, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran and other status protected under Federal, state, or local law.

About the Organization

Founded in 1948 as separate organizations, Jewish Long Beach and the Barbara and Ray Alpert JCC are now a single, integrated agency serving as a foundation, federation, and community center.