Youth Programs Lead: Camp & After‑School

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

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.