Youth Program Coordinator

Jewish Community Center Works; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPR/First Aid training provided

Job summary

The Jewish Educational Alliance in Savannah, GA is seeking a Youth Program Coordinator to plan, facilitate, and oversee engaging programs for school-age children.

This role supports Before & After School Care, summer camps, and enrichment activities, emphasizing safety, inclusivity, and community values. The ideal candidate brings creativity, strong communication, and the ability to manage multiple programs in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 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).

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

Skills

Program planning

Child development

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Job description

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

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
• 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!

$40000