Youth Program Coordinator

JCC Association of North America; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

The Jewish Educational Alliance in Savannah, GA seeks a Youth Program Coordinator to plan, facilitate, and oversee engaging programs for school-age children, including Before & After School Care, Day at the J, Camp Savannah, and special events.

The ideal candidate will create a safe, welcoming, and enriching environment, balance hands-on activities with leadership and administrative duties, and promote kavod and kehillah while building strong relationships with families and staff.

Qualifications

• Experience planning and implementing children's programming, camps, childcare, recreation, or education.
• Strong creativity to develop new ideas and engaging programs.
• Excellent communication, organization, and leadership skills.
• Energetic, enthusiastic, and dependable team player.
• CPR/First Aid certification provided after hire.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and supervise safe, fun, and age-appropriate activities.
• Develop and facilitate after-school, camp, enrichment, recreational, and specialty programs.
• Create new programs based on community needs and interests.
• Oversee program schedules, supplies, specialists, and events.
• Recruit, train, schedule, supervise, and coach program specialists.
• Build positive relationships with children, families, staff, and community members.
• Assist with program registration, communication, scheduling, and administrative tasks.
• Address behavioral and safety concerns appropriately.
• Serve as Manager on Duty when the Children's & Camp Director or Assistant Director is absent.

Skills

Program planning

Child programming

Creativity

Communication

Leadership

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Teamwork

CPR/First Aid

Job description

Location and Job Title:

Youth Program Coordinator
Jewish Educational Alliance
5111 Abercorn Street
Savannah, GA 31405

Principal Responsibilities:

The Jewish Educational Alliance (JEA) is seeking an outgoing, creative, compassionate, and enthusiastic Youth Program Coordinator to plan, facilitate, and oversee engaging programs for school-age children. This position will help lead Before & After School Care, Days at the J, Camp Savannah, Kids' Night Out, Youth Sports, Music Lessons, Birthday Parties, enrichment programs, and special events. The ideal candidate is passionate about working with children, enjoys creating new ideas and programs, and can balance hands-on work with leadership and administrative responsibilities. The Youth Program Coordinator will help create a safe, welcoming, fun, and enriching environment while incorporating universal Jewish values such as kavod (respect) and kehillah (community).

Minimum Qualifications:

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and supervise safe, fun, and age-appropriate activities
• Develop and facilitate after-school, camp, enrichment, recreational, and specialty programs
• Create new programs, activities, and events based on the needs and interests of the JEA community
• Oversee program schedules, supplies, specialists, and special events
• Recruit, train, schedule, supervise, and coach program specialists
• Build positive relationships with children, families, staff, and community members
• Assist with program registration, communication, scheduling, and administrative tasks
• Address behavioral and safety concerns appropriately
• Serve as Manager on Duty when the Children's & Camp Director or Assistant Director is absent

Qualifications and Skills

• Passion for working with children and supporting their growth
• Experience in planning and implementing children's programming, camp, childcare, recreation, or education
• Strong creativity and ability to develop new ideas and engaging programs
• Excellent communication, organization, leadership, and problem-solving skills
• Energetic, enthusiastic, outgoing, professional, and dependable
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to manage multiple programs and responsibilities in a fast-paced environment
• Previous summer camp experience is preferred
• CPR/First Aid certification (JEA provides this for hired staff)

Transportation & Physical Requirements

• Must be 21+ to operate JEA vehicles and have a clear MVR for the previous seven years
• Must be able to participate in active programming, including running, swimming, sports, and outdoor activities
• Must be able to lift at least 25 pounds and remain actively engaged throughout the workday

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who doesn't just run programs, they create them! If you are creative, organized, energetic, passionate about working with kids, and excited about bringing new ideas to a youth program, we want to hear from you!

Salary:

$40000

Agency Information:

Where can you find a highly rated preschool, health club, racquetball court, gym, and pool in the same facility? Where can your mother join in on senior programs with other older adults, and your son play in a basketball league with all of his buddies? What if you were able to drop your kids off at day camp, book a personal training session, and then meet your friends for a Yoga class? All this and more happens every day at the JEA.

Discover your community at the Jewish Educational Alliance. Since 1912, the JEA has been dedicated to ensuring a strong and vibrant Jewish life and community for generations to come. Our summer camp and wide array of enriching activities provide opportunities for you to discover your community through innovative programs designed to meet the needs of everyone from infants to adults. Regardless of your age, faith or background, you're welcome here. So please, explore your website and stop by for a tour of the JEA. We look forward to serving you.

With over 250 locations across the Nation, we are lucky that there's a JCC right here in our community!