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Admin Assistant Director 2026 - Jersey City Summer Camp

hace 16 días

Jersey City

Job Description:\n\nTURN YOUR SUMMER INTO SOMETHING EXTRAORDINARY – BECOME A SEASONAL JERSEY CITY ADMIN & OPS ASSISTANT DIRECTOR WITH KIDS IN THE GAME! Empower Staff, Inspire Campers, and Build a Summer That Matters. Kids in the Game provides unforgettable day camp experiences for hundreds of New York children across Manhattan, Brooklyn, the Bronx, and now Westchester & Jersey City! When you join the Kids in the Game summer camp leadership cohort, you’ll be part of a dynamic team of Camp Directors, Assistant Directors, and 275+ coaches running outstanding programming at our 13 summer day camps. THE KIDS IN THE GAME SUMMER CAMP EXPERIENCE Kids in the Game camps are where sports, creativity, and community come together to shape confident, compassionate, and connected kids. Every summer, our camps across New York City, Westchester & Jersey City bring together diverse groups of children to explore new sports, build friendships, develop positive social skills, and learn how to be part of a team. Our camps offer kids a uniquely designed blend of sports and games, arts and crafts, STEM enrichment, field trips, swim activities, theme weeks, and all-camp special events to make every week the highlight of a child's summer. Each day is fueled by energy, laughter, and belonging. Our team of camp leaders, specialists, and counselors create an environment where every child feels seen, supported, and inspired to try something new. We believe camp is more than a summer activity — it’s a place where kids discover who they are and who they can become. As a Certified B Corporation, we're also on a mission to positively impact the lives of all of our stakeholders - campers, families, staff, community members, and our partners. We’re looking for Assistant Directors who want to inspire the next generation of leaders, model and build emotional intelligence, boost kids’ confidence, create tight-knit communities, and bring inclusive camp programs into communities across NYC, Westchester & Jersey City. Your Leadership Can Change the Game — Join Kids in the Game This Summer. ADMIN & OPS ASSISTANT DIRECTOR ROLE & KEY TASKS As one of our Jersey City Admin & Ops Assistant Directors, you'll report to the Camp Director and work closely with the Programming & Off-Site Assistant Directors to oversee and manage camp operations. This role manages family and external communications (phone & email), camper registration and enrollment, operations systems (i.e. supplies inventory, purchasing, data management using spreadsheets and data tools), camp compliance and permits, documents and file management, and on-site administrative tasks. The Admin & Ops Assistant Director ensures everything behind the scenes is organized, accurate, and ready to run smoothly day to day. This role is deeply rooted in customer care, data and information management, superior organizational and administrative skills, and a high level of daily and weekly task execution. As an Admin and Ops Assistant Director, your goal is to help families feel supported, informed, and excited about their camp experience, supporting them through the registration process, greeting them each day, answering questions, and providing them with the best possible customer and child care experience. You’re also an on-site leader for the camp team, making sure the camp staff have the resources and information they need to be successful, and ensuring that we are fully complaint with Department of Health regulations and maintaining our safety procedures. We currently have 1 Jersey City and 11 New York based camp locations with the possibility of a Queens camp. The sites and addresses for the Jersey City location is:Jersey City:118 Ferry St. Jersey City, NJ 07307 You must be able to arrive by 7:30am daily via public transportation or personal transportation (car) and stay on-site until 5pm daily (and until 5:30pm twice per week to oversee after care activities). The Admin & Ops Assistant Director’s responsibilities include:Ambassadorship, Core Values & Camp CultureAmbassadorship: As one of the first and last people families interact with each day, you are the front-facing ambassador of our camp experience. You model our mission through warmth, professionalism, and clarity in every conversation—whether greeting families at drop-off, answering a concern with patience, or guiding them through paperwork and systems. You help families understand not just what we do, but why we do it and who we are.Camp Culture: Help shape the emotional feel of camp by setting a welcoming tone and supporting daily rituals like morning rallies, theme days, and family touchpoints. You help to create belonging through communication—ensuring families feel informed, connected, and proud to be part of the KING community.Ambitious: Lead with forward-thinking organization and problem solving. Look for ways to streamline systems, improve communication, and elevate the family experience. When you build stronger processes, you make space for deeper community connection.Positive: Set the tone each day with enthusiasm, optimism, and fun. You set the emotional temperature—staying upbeat, approachable, and calm even when things get busy or unexpected.Committed: Lead with consistency and reliability. Show up prepared, communicate clearly, and take ownership of your work. Model reliability that builds trust with families, staff, and your co-leadership team.Inclusive: Create spaces where families, staff and campers feel seen and included regardless of background, language, familiarity with camp, or comfort navigating systems. Meet families where they are and ensure everyone feels welcome and supported.Empathetic: Lead with compassion and care in every interaction. Understand that families are trusting us with what matters most to them—their children. Listen, validate concerns, and partner with them creating a safe and caring space at camp for them and their campers.Family Communication & Customer SuccessConduct outreach to potential camp families during the pre-summer weeksSupport open houses, fairs, and pre-summer marketing opportunities (virtual and in-person events in the spring)Serve as the primary daily point of contact for families at drop-off and pick-upAct as an ambassador for Kids in the Game and provide a high level of customer care and support to all families and partnersRespond to questions quickly and professionally across email, phone, and in-personSend daily reminders, weekly newsletters, and program highlights to build family connectionSupport parent onboarding to camp systems before and during the camp season (payments, forms, registrations)Flag camper concerns or updates to the Camp Director as neededWork closely with Kids in the Game Cx team to respond to inquiries and provide families with accurate information regarding their registration, balances, and other needs Enrollment & ComplianceTrack and maintain camper registration lists and weekly rosters in the registration and document management systems (Ultracamp, Docusign, Google Docs, Google Sheets)Send reminders to families to submit required camp registration paperwork prior to the first day of camp (phone, email)Monitor and collect missing paperwork, medical forms, consents, and follow-ups; track forms into registration portalRegister or rnter new or last-minute campers into the system on-siteCollect cash payments and process digital payments in registration portalKeep all camper and staff binders and files fully organized and up to dateSupport DOH readiness by preparing binders and files for site inspectionsDaily Camp OperationsArrive at the camp site by 7:30am daily to open the camp site, set up the morning arrival area, prepare daily rosters and print schedules, etc.Manage camper check-in & check-out systems; update daily attendance and follow up with absent campers’ familiesReview staff timesheets and sign-in/sign-out sheets; update daily attendance and follow up with absent staffCollaborate with Programming and Off-site Assistant Directors for swim, field trips, and special events planning and logisticsPrepare clipboards with daily schedules updated, rosters, swim & field permissions, allergy & medical information, and other relevant camper detailsRotate around the camp to conduct observations, engage with campers and staff, and become familiar with daily activitiesWork closely with assigned camp photographer to collect photos to upload to Waldo photo system and use in weekly newslettersOrganize and maintain supply inventory; order office & camp materials/equipmentAssist with facility readiness and general housekeeping when needed; maintain clean and organized camp office and equipment storage spacesSafety & ComplianceBecome familiar with and maintain compliance with all NYC Department of Health, American Camp Association, and Kids in the Game safety regulationsEnsure that staff certifications (CPR, First Aid, AED) are current and on-siteImplement and enforce all safety protocols—including camper supervision ratios, emergency procedures, and incident reportingCollect and submit incident reports in incident logs, escalating as needed for further incident reportingSupport in leading staff training on emergency response, first aid procedures, and appropriate camper management techniquesRespond to behavioral, medical, or environmental incidents calmly and effectively; communicate outcomes with families and leadershipMaintain a culture of psychological safety—ensuring every camper and staff member feels physically and emotionally secure SEASONAL WORK EXPECTATIONS & SUMMER SCHEDULEPre-Summer Work Expectations & Schedule Part time in-person & remote work from April to June dedicated to training, documentation & registration, family outreach, & parent orientationsAprilWeekly hours:5-8 hours per weekRemote & office hours for completing Admin Assistant Director tasksDay time OR Evening hours for trainingRemote work & tasks:Attend meetings with your Camp Leadership teams bi-weekly. Start preparing for the summer weeks (family engagement, registrations, camp payments, camper paperwork, communications, etc)Camp Directors will set periodic 1:1 check ins with the Admin Assistant Director to discuss enrollment, camp prep & family/staff communicationsSupport parent outreach and communicationAnswer questions and sending up relevant camp informationSupport in making camper phone calls and help parents register for camp or complete their registrationSupport with camp marketingHelp with virtual or in-person camp fairs/events in the community and open houses. You will help to promote the camp and answer parent questions at these events.Attend Camp Trainings and support in creating training materialsAdmin Assistant Director Trainings3 to 4 sessions starting in AprilAttend training specific to admin duties such as: operations, compliance, camper / employee files, customer success, parent communications, UltraCampSupport with Virtual or In Person Parent Open Houses with the Camp DirectorSupervise the chat rooms to answer questions and collect family informationIn-person expectations:Once a month attend meetings with Camp Teams and work on camper documentation at our main officeTraining requirements: New Hire OrientationTwo weeks after onboardingNew Admin & Ops Assistant Director virtual trainingsOnboarding & Permit Required Trainings:Anti Sexual HarassmentMandated ReporterMay - JuneWeekly hours: 10-15 hours per weekRemote & office hours for completing Camp Director tasksEvening & weekend hours for training (Saturdays)Remote work & tasks:Attend specific Admin & Ops Assistant Director meetings and check ins with our teamSupport parent outreach and communicationCollecting all outdated payments and camper paperwork before day 1 of campAnswer parent questions or concernsContinue Camp Leadership meetings and check insWrap up summer paperwork and files prepSupport in staff retention efforts and touch points with your camp staffPre-camp meetings / team outingIn-person expectations:Attend Camp Trainings and support in creating training materialsLeadership/All Staff/Camp Site Specific TrainingsCPR/First Aid/AED TrainingsAttend & Support all On Site Training Days for camp staff3 full days the week before camp beginsTimes and Days TBD (may include 1-2 Saturdays)Training requirements:Attend Admin Assistant Director TrainingsComplete in-person and virtual training in TalentLMSAttend in-person Camp Field Day trainingSummer Camp Work Expectations & Schedule Camp Address:Jersey City - 118 Ferry St. Jersey City, NJ 07307 Summer Schedule:Dates: June 22 – August 28, 2026Includes pre-camp training and 7–8 weeks of camp operationsThere may be Saturday trainings during the month of JuneHours: Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM – 5:00 PMSupport at least 2 days of After Care per week (until 5:30 PM)Camp Size: 30–100+ campers, 10–30+ staff membersWeekly hours: 40 - 45 hours per weekFull-time, on-site work throughout the camp seasonAdditional time may be required for staff meetings or staff eventsRemote work & tasks:Review and respond to camp emails and inquiries Respond to internal messages through SlackIn-person expectations:Greet families during arrival and dismissal, maintaining a welcoming and professional presenceOversee daily camp administrative work, family communication and ensuring a smooth day.Lead or participate in morning & afternoon rallies, special eventsSupport in leading daily team huddles Requirements Our ideal candidate would meet many of the following qualifications:Must have completed a physical exam and TB test within one year of the camp dates, pass NYS and national background checks, and be CPR, First Aid, and AED certified.Possess at least 2–3 years of professional camp leadership experience (e.g., Programming Assistant Director, Off-Site Assistant Director, Assistant Camp Director, Division Leader), including direct supervision of 5–10+ staff members.Possess at least 2+ years of program administration and operations experience, including staff supervision, scheduling, registration, and data management.Demonstrate experience in youth program development, summer camp operations, and parent communications, with a focus on organization and efficiency.Possess a Bachelor’s degree in Education, Child Psychology, Business Administration, Human Resources, Operations and Marketing, Finance, Nonprofit Management, or a related field; a Master’s degree in Organizational Leadership, Business Administration, Nonprofit Management, Human Resources, or Public Administration is preferred.Prior experience as a youth development supervisor or educator in a public or private setting (2+ years) may also meet the requirements for consideration.Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills and communicate in a timely, professional manner with parents, staff, and colleagues across multiple channels (Slack, Email, Text, Google Calendar, etc.).Be able to interpret and follow written or oral instructions (tutorials,

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