Youth & Teen Director

Jewish Community Center Works; Gifford (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

Aaron Family JCC of Dallas is seeking a Youth & Teen Director to oversee year-round youth programming and assist in Camp Chai planning. The role emphasizes engaging children and families through meaningful, Jewishly enriched experiences during the school year and summer.

The position is exempt with a benefits package. The JCC emphasizes safety, program integrity, and cross-department collaboration to deliver high-quality activities across multiple sites and events.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred; high school diploma or GED required.
• Supervisory experience strongly preferred.
• Detail oriented and well organized with ability to plan projects and schedules months in advance.
• Experience with social media and Microsoft Office products.

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee year-round youth programming with focus on quality and safety.
• Plan and execute Camp Chai activities; support Camp Director in staffing and camper experience.
• Recruit, hire, train, and supervise part-time van drivers and program staff.
• Prepare department budget, process payroll, monitor expenditures, and manage supplies.
• Coordinate room scheduling, facility upkeep, and safety procedures.
• Publicize classes, programs, and events; contribute to marketing materials.

Skills

Program development

Staff supervision

Budgeting

Event planning

Marketing/communication

Microsoft Office

Multitasking

Team player

Driver oversight

Camp planning

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

HS diploma or GED required

Tools

Microsoft Office

Word

Excel

Access

Job description

Youth & Teen Director
Aaron Family JCC of Dallas
7900 Northaven Rd
Dallas, TX 75230

The Youth and Teen Director is a dual-role position responsible for year-round oversight and development of youth programming. This position will also be supporting the planning and execution of Camp Chai. This position focuses on engaging children and families through meaningful, fun, and Jewishly enriched experiences both during the school year and the summer.

This position is classified as Exempt and offers a benefits package. The Jewish Community Center is an equal opportunity employer (EOE).

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Program Development:

• Ensure program integrity and excellence by designing, implementing and monitoring high-quality programs that align with organizational goals, follow through on strategic objectives and maintain consistency, compliance and best practices throughout all phases of development and execution.
• Partner with other departments to coordinate cross-programming for children and families.
• Create, develop and implement four (4) Saturday night programs annually for youth ages.
• Ability to multitask to organize incoming and outgoing communications. Ability to understand the relationship of information and its effect throughout all processes and programs; to be proactive and utilize appropriate levels of initiative
• Prepare Youth Department Budget and prepare purchase orders, submit payroll, and actively monitor the Youth Department budget.
• Purchase supplies, equipment, food, etc. within the approved budget.
• Coordinate room scheduling and maintenance set-ups.
• Publicize classes, programs, vacation programs and events. Submit appropriate information for marketing email blasts and other marketing materials.
• Assist with providing a safe and secure environment for all members and guests; if any facility problems arise, - notify Director of Building & Grounds to make sure that the facilities (truck, trailer, vans & buses) are clean, the equipment is in proper working order and safe and secure for members and staff. Coordinate any repair or maintenance needs with facility staff.
• Perform other duties as assigned by your supervisor(s).
• Create, develop and implement ongoing program opportunities for Club J (K-6)
• Oversee the planning, staffing, logistics and daily operations of Club J.
• Staff and train the Club J team to ensure consistent program quality , safety.
• Ensure high standards of supervision, engagement, and age-appropriate enrichment.
• Recruit, hire, train, and supervise part-time van drivers and program staff for youth programs/events. Must serve as a back-up van driver for Club J.
• Provide guidance, support, and resources to ensure staff success and program quality.
• Plan, coordinate, implement school-day vacation programs, including early release days, national holidays when the J is open, one day off programs, Thanksgiving, and Passover

Camp Chai Associate Director

• Assist in planning and coordinating all aspects of Camp Chai throughout the school year.
• Support the Camp Director with program development, staff training, and camper experience. Attend supervisory meetings with the Director of Camping Services.
• Take the lead in organizing staff and camper reunions. Work with the Camp Director on year-round staff and camper engagement strategies.
• Participate in interviewing and hiring seasonal staff; attend job fairs and onboarding events.
• Assist with camper recruitment efforts, support registration processes, and maintain accurate rosters.
• Supervise summer specialists, schedules, keeping track of absences, and assist in logistical and operational coordination.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice as the needs of the JCC and/or community change.

It is expected that the Youth and Teen Director will be a team player as part of the JCC Professional Staff. He/she is expected to be aware of the JCC Mission Statement and work within the frameworks of that mission.

Minimum Qualifications:

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION:

• Bachelor's degree preferred. High school diploma or GED required.
• Supervisory experience is strongly preferred.
• Detail oriented and well organized, with ability to plan projects, activities and schedule several months in advance.
• Demonstrate passion and knowledge of social media.
• High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, and Access.
• Flexible and able to handle multiple projects at the same time.
• This position requires independent judgment, initiative, and advanced administrative skills.
• The person in the position should be innovative, imaginative and provide a positive role model for members and staff.
• Professional in appearance, manner and tone.
• A team player who possesses the ability to work in a collaborative environment.
• Must be able to lift 40 pounds.
• Able to prioritize in a constantly changing environment.
• Experience working with Youth ages.
• Must have a proven track record of utilizing good judgment and decision-making skills to be able to work independently.

$55,000 - $65,000

Agency Information:

The Aaron Family Jewish Community Center of Dallas brings the community together by providing state-of-the-art facilities and exceptional programs in an inclusive environment defined by Jewish values and culture.