Location and Job Title: JCC Maccabi Assistant Games Director
Kaiserman JCC
45 Haverford Rd
Wynnewood, PA 19096
Principal Responsibilities:TheJCC Maccabi Assistant Games Director is a full-time staff position with the Kaiserman Jewish Community Center. Under the supervision of theJCC Maccabi Games Director,JCC Maccabi Assistant Games Directoris responsible for ensuring an effective orchestration of the JCC Maccabi Games by maintaining strong lines of communication between committees, delegations, staff, and volunteers.
Theinitial appointment is for one year, with the potential for renewal subject to organizational needs and available funding.
Minimum Qualifications:- Assist Games Director withany and all planning and administrative areas related to the successful organization of the Games, including working with the numerous Steering Committee Chairpersons, their respective committees, and their JCC staff liaisons, as well as the general Jewish community and the at-large community.
- Maintain relationship with visiting delegation heads to ensure a smooth process of preparing for the Games.
- Attend all staff planning meetings, steering committeemeetings and others when necessary.
- Administration and development of monthly Games newsletters tovisiting delegations and local community volunteers.Assist in the continuous promotion of the Games.
- Work with Local Delegation Heads and staff to ensurethe delivery of a well-planned and organizedJCCMaccabi experience for the Local Delegation including all administrative,social and sporting aspects of the Games.
- Work with the Games Director and Steering Committee on delivering the community outreach strategyto engage all corners of the Jewish Community and recruit local athletes, volunteers, hostfamilies and spectators. Includes making presentations to large and small audiences and attending community events and special occasions
- Working with JCC Association national staff and theregistration computersystem.
- Assist with the supervision ofeitherpart-time/volunteer/student intern personnel asdeemed necessary by Games Director.
- Be flexible in handlingadditional tasks assigned by the Games Director as needed.
- Other duties asdeemed necessary byGames Director.
- Constant communication with Games Director and Games Chairperson(s) todetermine specific related needs and requirements.
- At least two years' experience working in the Jewish engagement or educational field
- Strongleadership,organizational skills, and administrative skills
- Strong customer service and public relations skills
- Proactive work style and ability to multi-task
- Excellent teamwork and collaboration abilities.
- Proactive problem-solving mindset with a willingness to seekassistance when necessary.
- Ability to make oral presentations, direct and organize large program meetings
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for working withcolleagues, lay leaders,teens, and families.
- Experience working withlay leaders and volunteers
- Previous experience of Jewish Community work/involvement
- Understanding of, and enthusiasm for, the ethos/mission of the JCC Maccabi Experience
- PreviousJewish Community/Games experience would be beneficial but not a pre-requisite
This is an exempt employment position.Candidate must be willing to work outside of regular hours including some evenings and weekends.
The JCC Maccabi Games Assistant Director must be prepared to do whatever is necessary to help the Games Director and staff run a smooth and organized set of Games. Within the last several months of program planning and during the program week itself, this will require considerable timeabove and beyond the normal 40-hour work week. The candidate must be able to work with a wide variety of volunteers andstaff; and to remain calm while working under pressure.
- Flexible schedule and remote work available
- Suite of benefits including medical, retirement, etc.
- Free membershipto the Kaiserman JCC
- Generous discounts on Kaiserman JCC programming, including preschool, camp, and other offerings
Salary:$55,000 - $65,000
Agency Information:The Kaiserman JCC is located in Wynnewood, PA, in the heart of the Main Line. We are a vibrant Jewish Community, just a few miles from Center City Philadelphia. We are home to the award-winning Camp Kef summer day camp and one of the most respected preschool & kindergarten programs in the region.
The mission of the Kaiserman JCC is to ensure a welcoming and inclusive environment where Jewish values inspire excellent social, recreational, educational, cultural, and humanitarian activities that embrace our identity and connection to Israel. The JCC is committed to serving our entire community and does not discriminate based on race, religion, sexual orientation or disability.
Since 1971, the Kaiserman JCC has worked to build a vibrant, inclusive, and supportive Jewish community and enhancing and deepening the commitment to Jewish philanthropy. We have also worked with people and partners across the region to nurture Jewish life and learning, help those in need and build connections with Israel and Jews around the world.