Assistant Director/Program Director-Day Camp

We are seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic Assistant Director/Program Director to help lead Long Island's largest Jewish Day Camp. This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead and inspire a vibrant team of staff while creating a safe, engaging, and enriching environment for children and youth. The ideal candidate will have a passion for education, experience in program management, and a strong background working with children. You will oversee daily operations, develop innovative activities, and ensure the delivery of high-quality camp experiences that promote growth, learning, and fun.

Responsibilities

• Enrollment, Retention, and Recruitment of staff hiring and supervision, program planning and implementation.
• Responsible for engaging with the Mid Island Y JCC community during the year helping to create and implement family and youth programs at our Plainview location when camp is not in session.
• Build strong relationships with campers, staff, and families in a way that inspires confidence and trust.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of experience in camp leadership or youth development with a demonstrated ability to contribute to high quality programs and positive outcomes.
• Experience with ACA Accreditation and Suffolk or Nassau Department of Health encouraged but not required.
• Proven experience working with students or youth in educational or recreational settings.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to motivate diverse teams in fast-paced environments.
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail in program planning and execution.
• Effective communication skills for interacting with children, parents, staff, and community stakeholders.

Working closely with the Camp Director and leadership team, the Assistant Director/Program Director will play essential roles in fostering camp spirit, ensuring smooth operations and help deliver an exceptional summer experience for the entire Mid Island Day Camp community.