JCC Maccabi Assistant Games Director

Jewish Community Center Works; Ardmore (PA); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule and remote work

Suite of benefits including medical, 


Free membership to the Kaiserman JCC

Generous discounts on Kaiserman JCC –

preschool, camp, and other offerings

Job summary

The Kaiserman JCC in Wynnewood, PA seeks a JCC Maccabi Assistant Games Director for a full-time, exempt position guiding the Games with the Director and steering committees.

Responsibilities include managing communications among delegations, staff and volunteers, coordinating newsletters, and ensuring a well‑planned experience for local delegations and participants, with a flexible schedule including some evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• At least two years' experience working in the Jewish engagement or educational field.
• Strong leadership, 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 seek assistance when necessary.
• Ability to make oral presentations, direct and organize large program meetings.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for working with colleagues, lay leaders, teens, and families.
• Experience working with lay leaders and volunteers.
• Previous Jewish Community / Games experience would be beneficial but not a pre‑requisite.

Responsibilities

• Assist Games Director with any and all planning and administrative areas related to the successful organization of the Games, including working with Steering Committee Chairpersons, their committees, and JCC staff liaisons.
• Maintain relationship with visiting delegation heads to ensure a smooth process of preparing for the Games.
• Attend all staff planning meetings, steering committee meetings and others when necessary.
• Administration and development of monthly Games newsletters to visiting delegations and local community volunteers.
• Assist in the continuous promotion of the Games.
• Work with Local Delegation Heads and staff to ensure the delivery of a well‑planned and organized JCC Maccabi experience for the Local Delegation.
• Work with the Games Director and Steering Committee on delivering the community outreach strategy to engage all corners of the Jewish Community and recruit local athletes, volunteers, host families and spectators.
• Working with JCC Association national staff and the registration computer system.
• Assist with the supervision of either part‑time /volunteer/student intern personnel as deemed necessary by Games Director.
• Be flexible in handling additional tasks assigned by the Games Director as needed.
• Other duties as deemed necessary by Games Director.
• Week of the Games: Constant communication with Games Director and Games Chairperson(s) to determine specific related needs and requirements.

Skills

Strong leadership

organizational skills

administrative skills

customer service

public relations

multi-task

teamwork

problem-solving

presentations

communication

volunteer coordination

Job description

The JCC Maccabi Assistant Games Director is a full-time staff position with the Kaiserman Jewish Community Center. Under the supervision of the JCC Maccabi Games Director , JCC Maccabi Assistant Games Director is responsible for ensuring an effective orchestration of the JCC Maccabi Games by maintaining strong lines of communication between committees, delegations, staff, and volunteers.

The initial appointment is for one year, with the potential for renewal subject to organizational needs and available funding.

Minimum Qualifications:

Responsibilities:

• Assist Games Director with any 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 committee meetings and others when necessary.
• Administration and development of monthly Games newsletters to visiting delegations and local community volunteers. Assist in the continuous promotion of the Games.
• Work with Local Delegation Heads and staff to ensure the delivery of a well‑planned and organized JCC Maccabi 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 strategy to engage all corners of the Jewish Community and recruit local athletes, volunteers, host families and spectators. Includes making presentations to large and small audiences and attending community events and special occasions
• Working with JCC Association national staff and the registration computer system .
• Assist with the supervision of either part‑time /volunteer/student intern personnel as deemed necessary by Games Director.
• Be flexible in handling additional tasks assigned by the Games Director as needed.
• O ther duties as deemed necessary by Games Director .

Week of the Games

• Constant communication with Games Director and Games Chairperson(s) to determine specific related needs and requirements.

Qualifications:

• At least two years' experience working in the Jewish engagement or educational field
• Strong leadership, 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 seek assistance when necessary.
• Ability to make oral presentations, direct and organize large program meetings
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for working with colleagues , lay leaders, teens, and families .
• Experience working with lay leaders and volunteers
• Previous experience of Jewish Community work/involvement
• Understanding of, and enthusiasm for, the ethos/mission of the JCC Maccabi Experience
• Previous Jewish 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 time above and beyond the normal 40-hour work week. The candidate must be able to work with a wide variety of volunteers and staff; and to remain calm while working under pressure .

• Flexible schedule and remote work available
• Suite of benefits including medical, retirement, etc.
• Free membership to the Kaiserman JCC
• Generous discounts on Kaiserman JCC programming, including preschool, camp, and other offerings

$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.