Senior Assistant Director, Camper Experience & Retention

JCC Association of North America; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The St. Louis Jewish Community Center in St. Louis, MO, seeks a Senior Assistant Director, Retention, Recruitment, and Camper Experience, to lead Camp Sabra's camper experience and enrollment strategy.

As second in command, you will oversee CRR and CCT, coach staff, build family connections, and ensure safety, inclusivity, and Jewish traditions across programs. This role requires BA, 3+ years in camp or youth programs, ability to live at camp in summer, and a passion for exceptional

Qualifications

• BA/BS in a related field is required.
• 3+ years of experience in residential camping, youth development, education, community programming, or a comparable environment.
• Must be able to travel throughout the year and reside at camp during the summer season.
• Demonstrated experience supervising, coaching, and developing staff.
• Strong leadership, interpersonal, organizational, and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong judgment, problem-solving skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to provide direct, constructive feedback and hold others accountable.
• Demonstrated commitment to creating exceptional experiences for children and families.
• Commitment to Jewish values, community, and the mission of Jewish overnight camping.
• First Aid/CPR/AED certification is required. Training is provided.
• Must be able to successfully pass a criminal background check according to Camp Sabra policies.
• Senior leadership experience in an overnight camp.
• Experience with camper recruitment, enrollment, and retention.
• Experience working directly with parents and families.
• Experience developing staff training or performance-management systems.
• Familiarity with Jewish camping culture, traditions, and communal life.

Responsibilities

• Build strong relationships with prospective, current, and returning campers and families.
• Participate in family calls, tours, information sessions, open houses, community events, and other recruitment efforts.
• Communicate Camp Sabra's philosophy, values, traditions, programming, and camper experience.
• Support strategies to increase enrollment and camper retention.
• Serve as a senior point of contact for families and respond to concerns with empathy, professionalism, urgency, and sound judgment.
• Collaborate with camp leadership and appropriate staff to address camper and family needs.
• Serve as an ambassador for Camp Sabra and its mission.
• Maintain a visible presence throughout camp, regularly observing programs, meals, bunk life, transitions, and activities.
• Monitor camper engagement, adjustment, relationships, and overall well-being.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Staff development

Camper recruitment

Parent engagement

Relationship-building

Problem-solving

Feedback

Travel readiness

Education

BA/BS in a related field

Job description

The St. Louis Jewish Community Center in St. Louis, MO, seeks a Senior Assistant Director, Retention, Recruitment, and Camper Experience, to lead Camp Sabra's camper experience and enrollment strategy.

As second in command, you will oversee CRR and CCT, coach staff, build family connections, and ensure safety, inclusivity, and Jewish traditions across programs. This role requires BA, 3+ years in camp or youth programs, ability to live at camp in summer, and a passion for exceptional