Transportation Coordinator

Principal Responsibilities:

Neil Klatskin Summer Camps, located at the Kaplen JCC on the Palisades in Tenafly, NJ, is looking for a Transportation Coordinator for our day camps for 3-14 year old campers from May 20, 2024 -August 16, 2024.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Pre- camp
Meet regularly with Program Manager/Camp Director to prepare for summer season
Work closely with the bus company to create and update bus routes
Work closely with the camp team to coordinate scheduling and special events as it related to transportationincluding but not limited to trips and rainy days
Assist in ordering supplies and equipment
Assist in assignment and supervision of bus counselors
Prepare for and participate in all staff orientations and events
Administrative Tasks including but not limited to emails, phone calls, attendance, filing, etc.
During camp:
Work closely with the bus company to create and update bus routes
Work closely with the camp team to coordinate scheduling and special events as it related to transportationincluding but not limited to trips and rainy days
Manage BusWhere App
Work closely with Allergy Coordinator to ensure EpiPens are available on buses
Assist in ordering supplies and equipment
Assist in assignment and supervision of bus counselors
Monitor and track substitute bus counselors and bus counselor attendance
Monitor activities and relationships between staff, bus drivers, campers, and parents.

Supervise bus counselors and complete evaluations with Program Manager
Check in with Program Manager daily
Communicating with parents throughout the summer
Assist with daily arrival and dismissal
Evaluate season and make suggestions for the following season
Administrative Tasks including but not limited to emails, phone calls, attendance, filing, etc.
Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

REQUIREMENTS:
Strong communication and problem-solving skills
Desire and ability to work with children, teens, and adults in a camp setting
Excellent attention to detail
SCHEDULE:
Pre-Camp Season: 10-20 hours per week from May 20th-June 21st, including but not limited to Staff meetings,Staff Orientation, Parent Orientation, Open House, and Meet & Greets.
During Camp Season: Monday through Friday 8:00am-5:00pm, including but not limited to weekly meetings andFamily Interactive Nights
Please send resume to: Melissa Peters, Associate Camps Director, Mpeters@jccotp.org
EOE
It is the policy of this institution to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or status within any other protected group.

Salary:

Under $25,000

Agency Information:

Kaplen JCC On The Palisades is a welcoming home away from home for all who pass through its front doors. Our 185,000 square foot building plus acres of outside grounds feature 2 fitness centers, an indoor and outdoor aquatics center, group exercise, spin and pilates studios, 2 gymnasiums, tennis and racquet courts, indoor track, a luxurious spa, multiple playgrounds and fields and so much more. The JCC is home to the renowned Thurnauer School of Music, Leonard and Syril Rubin Nursery School, Neil Klatskin Day Camp, and the JCC Dance and Drama Schools. The JCC is also proud to offer extensive, high quality programs and services to adults of all ages, as well as to seniors and individuals with special needs.

VISION

Our vision is to be the center point of Jewish life in our community and to engage all generations in our mission and values.

MISSION
Deeply rooted in Jewish values and tradition, the Kaplen JCC on the Palisades is a vibrant home for the Jewish People that welcomes all and cultivates the social, intellectual, physical and spiritual well-being of the entire community.

VALUES

We are committed to demonstrating the following values and ask respect for these values from those with whom we interact:

COMMUNITY
CONNECTION TO JUDAISM AND ISRAEL
INTEGRITY
QUALITY
RESPECT
RESPONSIBILITY
SAFETY
TIKKUN OLAM (repairing the world)

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