Assistant Camp Director: Lead Operations & Camper Care

Jewish BIG Brothers of LA; Verdugo City (CA); On-site; USD 71,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Paid holidays

Vacation & personal days

Pet-friendly office

403b retirement plan with matching

Medical, vision, and dental insurance

FSA/HSA

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

Camp Bob Waldorf, a program of Jewish Big Brothers Big Sisters of Los Angeles (JBBBSLA), seeks an Assistant Director to join the senior leadership team and oversee camp operations, staff development, and camper welfare. This in-person, year-round role requires residency in Glendale, CA with on-site presence during summer and retreats.

The Assistant Director collaborates with the VP of Camp & Retreat Operations and leads initiatives to ensure a safe, mission-driven, inclusive, and well-run camp

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; 3–5 years’ experience in camp leadership, education, or youth programming.
• Experience supervising staff and managing complex operations.
• Strong judgment, decision-making, and communication skills; highly organized and detail-oriented.
• ACA Accreditation and LA County Department of Public Health familiarity encouraged but not required.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic planning and day-to-day camp operations in partnership with VP.
• Supervise seasonal staff and provide coaching and performance feedback.
• Oversee camper care, programming, safety, and logistics across camp and retreats.
• Support recruitment, hiring, onboarding, and staff development.
• Ensure compliance with ACA, health, and safety standards; manage family communication.

Skills

Staff supervision

Operations management

Communication

Organization

ACA Accreditation / Public Health

Outdoor work readiness

8+ hour camp shifts

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Camp Bob Waldorf, a program of Jewish Big Brothers Big Sisters of Los Angeles (JBBBSLA), seeks an Assistant Director to join the senior leadership team and oversee camp operations, staff development, and camper welfare. This in-person, year-round role requires residency in Glendale, CA with on-site presence during summer and retreats.

The Assistant Director collaborates with the VP of Camp & Retreat Operations and leads initiatives to ensure a safe, mission-driven, inclusive, and well-run camp