Assistant Director

Jewishcamp; Plainview (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent community-focused camp in Plainview is seeking an enthusiastic Assistant Director to lead operations at Long Island’s largest Jewish Day Camp. Responsibilities include overseeing enrollment and staff, engaging with the community to implement youth programs, and ensuring high-quality camp experiences. Ideal candidates have 5-8 years in camp leadership or youth development, with strong organizational and interpersonal skills. This is an in-person role.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of experience in camp leadership or youth development.
• Strong ability to contribute to high-quality programs.
• Experience in administrative camp roles.

Responsibilities

• Support all aspects of camp management including enrollment and staff supervision.
• Engage with the community to implement youth programs during the year.
• Work closely with the Camp Director to foster camp spirit.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Youth development experience

Camp leadership experience

Job description

Mid Island Day Camp is seeking dynamic and enthusiastic Assistant Director to help lead Long Island’s largest Jewish Day Camp by supporting all aspects of camp, including enrollment, retention, and recruitment, staff hiring and supervision, program planning and implementation. In addition, the Assistant Director will be 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. This position is an in person role all year round as we do not currently offer a remote work option. The ideal candidate bring enthusiasm, strong organizational and interpersonal skills, and at least 5–8 years of experience in camp leadership or youth development with a demonstrated ability to contribute to high-quality programs and positive outcomes. Working closely with the Camp Director and leadership team, the Assistant 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.

Compensation

$60,000-$70,000

Requirements

Applicants should have at least 3 years of full time administrative camp experience or 5 years of seasonal administrative experience.

How to Apply

Please email all resumes and cover letter to [e-mail] with the subject line " Assistant Camp Director"