Job Description
Job Summary
The Gordon Jewish Community Center is seeking an experienced, innovative, and missiondriven
Camp Director to provide year-round leadership for summer camp. The Camp
Director is responsible for the strategic vision, development, operation, and continuous
growth of one of the Gordon JCC’s signature programs. This leader will create exceptional
camp experiences rooted in Jewish values while ensuring operational excellence, strong
and growing enrollment financial sustainability, staff recruitment and engagement, staff
training and development, and outstanding customer experiences.
This role requires a highly experienced camp professional who can develop new
programming, inspire staff, strengthen community relationships and position Camp Davis
as the premier Jewish day camp in the southeast.
Job Responsibilities
Camp Davis Program Leadership
- Provide overall leadership, direction, and management of Camp Davis programs and service including summer camp, winter camp, school’s day out programs, holiday camps, and special events.
- Ensure programs provide a safe, engaging, and a high-quality experience that supports the mission of the Gordon JCC.
- Ensure a welcoming, inclusive, and positive experience for campers, families, and staff.
Supervisory Responsibilities
- Directly supervises year-round and seasonal Camp Davis staff.
- Responsible for recruiting, hiring, onboarding, training, coaching, performance management, and employee development.
- Provides leadership and accountability for departmental operations and staff performance.
- Address parent concerns and inquiries promptly and professionally.
Staff Leadership and Development
- Recruit, hire, train, supervise, coach, and evaluate seasonal and year-round Camp Davis staff and ensure appropriate staffing levels and effective staff scheduling.
- Foster a positive team culture that promotes engagement, accountability, and excellence.
Budget and Financial Management
- Develop and manage the Camp Davis annual operating budget and monitor revenue and expenses to ensure financial responsibility and program sustainability.
- Collaborate with leadership on forecasting and long-term program planning.
Community Engagement and Enrollment Growth
- Build and maintain trusting relationships with campers, families, schools, and community partners to support participation, recruitment, and retention.
- Collaborate with the Early Childhood Learning Center to support pre-K retention and transition into Camp Davis programs.
- Collaborate and partner with Marketing to promote Camp Davis programs and increase community awareness.
Jewish Engagement
- Ensure Jewish values, traditions, culture, and community are thoughtfully woven throughout every aspect of camp life.
- Create meaningful Jewish experiences that are joyful, inclusive, and welcoming to children and families from all Jewish backgrounds.
- Incorporate Jewish holidays, Hebrew, Israeli cultures, music, storytelling, traditions, and values into camp programming in age-appropriate ways.
- Foster a strong sense of Jewish identify, belonging, and community among campers and staff.
- Collaborate with the Director of ECLC to align camp programming with the educational mission of the JCC.
Compliance and Risk Management
- Ensure compliance with all applicable American Camp Association (ACA), Department of Human Services (DHS), ADA, health, safety, and licensing requirements.
- Maintain all required records, documentation, policies, and procedures.
- Monitor risk management practices and implement safety protocols for all camp programs.
- Ensure emergency procedures, staff training, and participant supervision standards are consistently followed.
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor’s degree in education, recreation management, youth development, business administration, or related field.
- Demonstrated success leading camps or residential camps
- Proven experience designing innovative camp programming
- Experience recruiting, hiring, training, and supervising large seasonal teams
- Strong budget management and financial planning skills
- Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills
Preferred
- Master’s degree
- ACA accreditation experience
- Experience working with a JCC, Jewish camp, Jewish school, synagogue, or other Jewish communal organization
- Experience with fundraising sponsorship development, and grant management
- Knowledge of youth development, experiential education, and social emotional education
- Current CPR and First Aid certification, or ability to obtain certification within a designated timeframe after hire.
Additional Information
Benefits
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Coverage
- 403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
- Free Gordon JCC Membership
- Employee Program Discounts, including Early Childhood Learning Center and Summer Camp Programs
- Professional Development Opportunities, Conferences, and Licensing Support
How to Apply
Please email your resume to: mari-lynn@nashvillejcc.org
Details
- Date Posted: September 9, 2026
- Type: Full-Time
- Job Function: Administrative
- Service Area: Children / Youth
- Salary Range: 55000-65000
Job Tags
Full time, Summer work, Seasonal work