Assistant Director/Program Director-Day Camp

Mid-Island Y Jewish Community Center Inc

Mid-Island Y Jewish Community Center Inc

Operations
Plainview, NY, USA
USD 60k-70k / year
Posted on Dec 23, 2025

Assistant Director/Program Director-Day Camp

4.0 out of 5 stars
45 Manetto Hill Road, Plainview, NY 11803

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Pay

  • $60,000 - $70,000 a year

Job type

  • Full-time

Benefits
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  • Childcare
  • 403(b)
  • Health insurance
  • Retirement plan
  • Paid time off
  • Employee discount
  • Vision insurance

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Job Overview
We are seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic Assistant Director/Program Director to help lead Long Island's largest Jewish Day Camp. This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead and inspire a vibrant team of staff while creating a safe, engaging, and enriching environment for children and youth. The ideal candidate will have a passion for education, experience in program management, and a strong background working with children. You will oversee daily operations, develop innovative activities, and ensure the delivery of high-quality camp experiences that promote growth, learning, and fun.

Responsibilities

  • Enrollment, Retention, and Recruitment of staff hiring and supervision, program planning and implementation.
  • Responsible for engaging with the Mid Island Y JCC community during the year helping to create and implement family and youth programs at our Plainview location when camp is not in session.
  • Build strong relationships with campers, staff, and families in a way that inspires confidence and trust.

Qualifications

  • 5-8 years of experience in camp leadership or youth development with a demonstrated ability to contribute to high quality programs and positive outcomes.
  • Experience with ACA Accreditation and Suffolk or Nassau Department of Health encouraged but not required.
  • Proven experience working with students or youth in educational or recreational settings.
  • Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to motivate diverse teams in fast-paced environments.
  • Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail in program planning and execution.
  • Effective communication skills for interacting with children, parents, staff, and community stakeholders.

Working closely with the Camp Director and leadership team, the Assistant Director/Program Director will play essential roles in fostering camp spirit, ensuring smooth operations and help deliver an exceptional summer experience for the entire Mid Island Day Camp community.

Pay: $60,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • 403(b)
  • Childcare
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee discount
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

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