Tampa JCC/Federation Inc.
Youth Programs Coordinator
The Tampa JCCs & Federation, Inc. seeks an experienced dynamic camp and youth professional to assist in implementing, overseeing and growing innovative programming including; Afterschool, Vacation Camp, Summer Camp and Enrichments. The professional must be able to communicate effectively with various groups and have strong organizational and operational skills.
Principal Responsibilities:
Assist Manager to oversee and implement innovative, creative enrichment programs for children and families of Camp J and Club J. Assist Manager to plan and execute all Camp J programs including summer and vacation days. Interact with children and support staff during Club J and Camp J hours. Serve as an assistant director of Camp J during the summer. Serve as an assistant director of Club J during the school year. Develop and maintain calendars, schedules and vendor partnerships for enrichment programs and Club J programs. Support manager with logistics in all programs. Maintain awareness, knowledge and understanding of current social trends, including Jewish camping, child development, social media and customer service. Function as a team member and problem solver. Be able and available to recommend and implement solutions to problems on a day-to-day basis. Willing to pick-up children from schools and transport to JCC using JCC vehicles Work with other JCC departments on inter-departmental programming. Attend supervisory meetings. Assist other special events as needed. Other duties as assigned. Maintain files and records of children update monthly to ensure all records up to date. Assist Manager in recruiting, hiring, orienting, supervising and training staff. Assist the Manager in promoting all youth programming. Cover for Manager in their absence Communicate with Manager regarding incidents or issues that arise. Exercise good judgement and act as a role model for safety with children. Be a point of contact for parents and families. Be a positive and enthusiastic "face" for Club J and Camp J. Create daily activities for children and helping counselors to implement them. Assist Youth/Teen Programs Manager with coordination of BBYO (teen) events
Minimum Qualifications:
2+ years youth program experience. Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Family Studies, Psychology, Education, or other related field. Aware of current trends in camping and youth enrichment programs and work towards implementation where appropriate. Ability to work evenings and weekends, as needed. Have or willing to drive multi passenger vans. Must demonstrate the aptitude and willingness to be a visible and active team player. Good critical and creative thinking skills Good organizational and computer skills Mature disposition, outgoing and energetic personality
Physical Requirements
Ability to stand for long periods of time. Ability to walk up and down stairs when necessary. Ability to work with children.
Reporting Relationships
Reports directly to Youth/Teen Programs Manager and works in cooperation with the Youth Programs Manager.
The Tampa JCCs and Federation is a "DFWP" Drug Free Workplace and an "EEOE" Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
The Tampa JCCs & Federation, Inc. seeks an experienced dynamic camp and youth professional to assist in implementing, overseeing and growing innovative programming including; Afterschool, Vacation Camp, Summer Camp and Enrichments. The professional must be able to communicate effectively with various groups and have strong organizational and operational skills.
Principal Responsibilities:
Assist Manager to oversee and implement innovative, creative enrichment programs for children and families of Camp J and Club J. Assist Manager to plan and execute all Camp J programs including summer and vacation days. Interact with children and support staff during Club J and Camp J hours. Serve as an assistant director of Camp J during the summer. Serve as an assistant director of Club J during the school year. Develop and maintain calendars, schedules and vendor partnerships for enrichment programs and Club J programs. Support manager with logistics in all programs. Maintain awareness, knowledge and understanding of current social trends, including Jewish camping, child development, social media and customer service. Function as a team member and problem solver. Be able and available to recommend and implement solutions to problems on a day-to-day basis. Willing to pick-up children from schools and transport to JCC using JCC vehicles Work with other JCC departments on inter-departmental programming. Attend supervisory meetings. Assist other special events as needed. Other duties as assigned. Maintain files and records of children update monthly to ensure all records up to date. Assist Manager in recruiting, hiring, orienting, supervising and training staff. Assist the Manager in promoting all youth programming. Cover for Manager in their absence Communicate with Manager regarding incidents or issues that arise. Exercise good judgement and act as a role model for safety with children. Be a point of contact for parents and families. Be a positive and enthusiastic "face" for Club J and Camp J. Create daily activities for children and helping counselors to implement them. Assist Youth/Teen Programs Manager with coordination of BBYO (teen) events
Minimum Qualifications:
2+ years youth program experience. Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Family Studies, Psychology, Education, or other related field. Aware of current trends in camping and youth enrichment programs and work towards implementation where appropriate. Ability to work evenings and weekends, as needed. Have or willing to drive multi passenger vans. Must demonstrate the aptitude and willingness to be a visible and active team player. Good critical and creative thinking skills Good organizational and computer skills Mature disposition, outgoing and energetic personality
Physical Requirements
Ability to stand for long periods of time. Ability to walk up and down stairs when necessary. Ability to work with children.
Reporting Relationships
Reports directly to Youth/Teen Programs Manager and works in cooperation with the Youth Programs Manager.
The Tampa JCCs and Federation is a "DFWP" Drug Free Workplace and an "EEOE" Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.