SID Jacobson JCC - Teen Director

Sid Jacobson JCC and its surrounding campus provide a full range of cutting-edge recreational, health, fitness, educational, cultural arts, and social services programs. We are a national leader in providing care for those suffering from chronic illnesses such as Alzheimer’s, Dementia, Parkinson’s, and other degenerative illness, as well as offering year-round social, recreational, fitness, and vocational programs for children, teens, and adults living with special needs. In addition, we are Long Island’s hub that addresses social justice, uses social action to better our society, and provides volunteers with the opportunity to give back.

We are dedicated to serving every aspect of community wellness, regardless of age or ability. We promote physical health through our innovative health and wellness center, while also providing for emotional and spiritual health through a variety of divorce, bereavement, and cancer support groups. Enjoy a lively Zumba class or work out at our state of the art fitness center. Make new friends. Meet popular authors and inspiring speakers. Celebrate holidays. Play canasta. Practice your Hebrew. Work out with a personal trainer.

Under the direction of the VP – Operations, the Director of Teen Services is responsible for assisting in the management of the daily operation of the Teen Services Center, overall teen programming, working with the VP community engagement and volunteer service coordinator. Our teen director will be involved with all camps under the Sid Jacobson JCC. He/She/They will aid in the planning and implementation of various Jewish educational experiences for teens and pre-teens.
This position is in Nassau County (East Hills), Long Island.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
-Support the operations of the Teen Services Center through direct program instruction and supervision
-Oversee the day-to-day aspects of the Teen Services Department as assigned by the VP of Operations
-Create new and innovative programming and fundraisers with the approval of the VP’s
-Plan, organize, and implement year-round high quality programs and activities for pre-teens and teens including Friday Night Lights
-Recommend the development of programs and promote program participations
-Ensure the involvement of pre-teens and teens in the development and implementation of programs and activities that meet their specific needs and interest
-Develop strong partnerships with parents, community leaders, synagogues, and organizations to expand and enhance teen programming and advocate for teen population
-Allocate and monitor work assigned to session workers, program volunteers, and part-time staff; provide ongoing feedback, and regular appraisal
-Work with staff on departmental and agency special events
-Create and schedule academic review classes (AP’s & Regents)
-Additional duties as assigned by supervisor

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
-Bachelor’s degree preferred
-Youth/Teen engagement or related experience required
-Demonstrated ability in working with pre-teens, teens, parents, and community leaders
-Knowledge of Jewish community and culture
Strong organizational skills; ability to take initiative and be a self-starter
-Self-motivated leader who can work independently as well as part of a team
-Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
-Ability to plan and organize activities
-Active listening, judgment, and decision-making skills

Supervisory Requirements
We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, sex, ancestry, citizenship status, genetic information, sexual orientation, veteran status, military status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We offer:
Disability accommodations
Inclusive of minority and disadvantaged groups
LGBTQ+ friendly workplace
Age-inclusive Diversity and inclusion training or programs
Health Insurance, Paid time off, Retirement Plan, 100% agency-sponsored Pension Plan, Employee Discounts
Sid Jacobson JCC is a beneficiary agency of the UJA Federation of New York.