Camp Director

Job Title: Camp Director, US Sports Camps/Nike Sports Camps Job Type: Full-Time Seasonal About the Camp A Nike Multi‑Sport camp is a fun and inclusive recreation camp designed to introduce children to a variety of sport skills, games, and activities in a supportive and engaging environment. Our goal is to foster a love for physical activity, teamwork, and personal growth while ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience for all campers. Job Summary We are seeking an energetic and responsible Camp Director to lead our camp program operations on‑site at each one of our Sofive facilities listed above. The ideal candidate will have a passion for working with children, a background in sports or recreation, the ability to manage all program operations on site, and a passion for driving overall growth of the camp. Directors should have experience leading people, organizing, implementing, and managing a vast range of activities across several groups. Key Responsibilities CPR, First Aid, and allergy pen certification (must already be certified or be willing to earn certification prior to the start of camp) Staffing Hire all camp staff – including assistant director(s) and coaches. Develop a training and development program to enhance the skillset of assistant directors and coaches. Schedule staff hours for all weeks of camp based on registration numbers and coach availability. Ensure background checks on assistant directors and coaches are completed before the start of camp. Develop an engaging and fun curriculum with games and activities that are tailored to our camp programs (programs vary by location but can range from: multi‑sport, soccer, flag football). Develop different and unique themes for each week of camp (2‑3 weeks, depending on location). Create daily schedules of games/activities. Generate a list of equipment needed for games/activities. On‑Site Camp Logistics Be the first staff member to arrive on site and the last member to leave. Responsible for setting up equipment for daily meetings with coaches, check‑in areas for parents, and games and activities for campers. Responsible for maintaining a clean camp environment and ensuring equipment is gathered at the end of the camp day. Engage with parents to answer questions and address concerns. Communicate with US Sports Camps to address registration questions. Collaborate with the General Manager at the Sofive facility for on‑site logistics. Respond appropriately to any behavioral or medical incidents following camp protocols. Ensure the safety and well‑being of all campers by following camp policies and procedures. Payroll Track staff hours for payment. Marketing Engage with returning campers to promote additional weeks of enrollment. Identify opportunities to drive additional promotions and marketing throughout the camp day. Qualifications Prior experience managing children’s programs/camps. Experience working in a school system or possessing strong contacts with teachers and child‑care professionals is preferable, but not essential. Ability to create engaging, sport/skill‑specific curriculum for multiple weeks of camp. Bachelor’s degree in management, marketing, sport management or commensurate experience. Prior experience with staff supervision and development. Two or more years of management and customer service preferred. Ability to build solid relations and expand upon current collaborations. Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Work Schedule & Compensation 10 weeks of Summer Break Camp starting the week of June 22nd through August 24th. 40 hours per week. Camps run Monday through Friday; times vary by location. Opportunities outside of the summer season are also available. Monetary Compensation Pre‑camp stipend of $500 for work prior to Summer Break Camp. Potential post‑camp bonus. If you’re enthusiastic about working with children and sports, we’d love to have you on our team! #J-18808-Ljbffr US Sports Camps