Assistant Director, Operations (Camp Chi)

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary :

The Assistant Director of Operations, Resident Camping serves as a leader on the Resident Camping team and helps support the operations that shape and define the Camp Chi experience for children ages 9-17. Their primary focus is to oversee the daily operations of camp, ensuring a high-quality experience for both campers and staff while fostering meaningful relationships and a positive camp culture. They will lead annual ACA accreditation efforts, coordination of housing assignments, oversee the kitchen and property staff, and other logistical and operational priorities during the summer, in addition to strategic priorities during the off season, ensuring a high-quality experience for both campers and staff while fostering meaningful relationships and a positive camp culture.

At JCC Chicago, we are focused on growing good kids, building communities, and educating ourselves on the past to make a difference for the future. The largest JCC in North America, JCC Chicago offers a life-affirming journey that builds on the richness and power of Jewish values and continues to reimagine them for a more connected, inspired community. JCC Chicago is an equal opportunity agency that offers career opportunities, internships, and volunteer roles for all.

Key Essential Duties :

Summer Months in addition to off season duties (June- August)

• Assist planning and preparation for ACA (American Camp Association) accreditation, ensuring all standards are met and documentation is maintained.
• Collect and organize required documentation from staff and vendors, including driver’s licenses, certifications, and other compliance materials.
• Oversee camp facilities and Perlstein Retreat Center operations, including maintenance coordination, linen distribution, and vendor relationships (e.g., entertainers for Family Camp).
• Coordinate housing assignments for campers and staff and oversee food service operations to ensure quality, safety, and dietary accommodations.
• Proactively identify and respond to challenges or questions related to a camper’s experience.
• Provide a community where children and parents feel they are safe physically, mentally and emotionally.
• Provide supervision and training for the following areas : the business manager, property management, kitchen staff and the Wolf Foods contract, and the outdoor adventure programming.
• Serve as backup to the Camp Director in managing the Health Center which may involve working with the nursing staff, campers, and parents.

Off-Season Months (September- May)

Marginal Duties :

Physical Requirements :

Days / Hours / Location :

September through May : Bernard Weinger JCC (Northbrook) Monday to Friday 9 : 00am-5 : 00pm, plus evenings and weekends as needed.

Mid-May through August : Fulltime at Camp Chi (Lake Delton, WI)

Direct Reports (titles and FTE%)

Property Manager 1 FTE

Wolf Kitchen Staff .5 FTE

Outdoor Adventure Coordinator 1 FTE

Business Manager 1FTE

Indirect Reports (titles and FTE%)

Outpost Village .5 FTE

Kitchen staff .5 FTE

Pacific Northwest Outdoor Adventure Program .5FTE

Staff Rec Oversight .5 FTE

Perlstein .5 FTE

Housekeeping 1 FTE

Logistics Manager 1FTE

Communications Manager 1 FTE

Business Coordinator 1 FTE

Assist with Health Center

Job Category :

Non BU Prof / Management

Salary :

$75,000 - $90,000 (DOE)

Education Qualifications :

Experience :

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