About Sportyard
Sportyard is a high-energy youth sports and fitness facility combining real athletic development with trick-shot style games and challenges. Our summer camps are a core experience for families and one of the most visible parts of our brand.
Camp dates: June 8th - July 31st
Learn more about camps here: https://mysportyard.com/camps
The Role We’re hiring a Summer Camp Director to fully own our 8-week summer camp program. This role is the single point of accountability for all camp planning, staffing, execution, and parent communication.
You own camps end-to-end.
If something goes right or wrong with camps, it’s yours.
Key Responsibilities Program Ownership
Own daily camp operations across all weeks and age groups
Ensure camps run safely, smoothly, and on schedule
Uphold Sportyard’s standards for energy, structure, and kid experience
Staff Leadership
Hire, train, and manage camp counselors to assist you
Create daily staff schedules and assignments
Set expectations, give feedback, and handle performance issues
Be visible and present on the floor every day
Parent Communication
Serve as the primary point of contact for camp parents
Handle questions, concerns, schedule changes, and issues calmly and professionally
Proactively communicate when adjustments or updates are needed
Safety & Experience
Enforce all safety protocols, rules, and behavioral standards
Manage minor incidents and elevate serious issues appropriately
Ensure kids are engaged, included, and having a positive experience
Planning & Prep
Lead pre-camp planning and staff training
Coordinate camp themes, daily schedules, and activities
Help refine camp structure and improvements for future summers
Why This Role Matters Summer camps are one of Sportyard’s most important experiences. This role has real ownership, real responsibility, and real impact on our brand.
What We’re Looking For Required
3+ years experience leading youth camps, programs, or large groups of kids
Prior experience supervising staff
Calm, confident, and authoritative presence with kids and adults
Strong communication skills with parents
High energy and comfort in a fast-moving environment
Strongly Preferred
YMCA, rec department, school, or private camp leadership background
CPR / First Aid certified (or willing to certify)
Experience managing safety and behavior at scale
This Role Is NOT For You If:
You want a desk job
You don’t like dealing with parents
You need constant direction
You’ve only ever been a counselor, not a leader
Application Standards We take our hiring process seriously and expect the same from applicants.
Please answer all application questions thoughtfully. Incomplete or generic responses will not move forward.
If selected for a one-way video response, completion is required to continue in the process.
This helps us identify candidates who are prepared, detail-oriented, and genuinely interested in the role.
$12,000-$15,000 salary for 8 weeks of camps + mandatory prep time and offramp post camps
Above-market pay for an on-site authority role
Unlimited Sportyard membership
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Camp dates: June 8th - July 31st
Learn more about camps here: https://mysportyard.com/camps
The Role We’re hiring a Summer Camp Director to fully own our 8-week summer camp program. This role is the single point of accountability for all camp planning, staffing, execution, and parent communication.
You own camps end-to-end.
If something goes right or wrong with camps, it’s yours.
Key Responsibilities Program Ownership
Own daily camp operations across all weeks and age groups
Ensure camps run safely, smoothly, and on schedule
Uphold Sportyard’s standards for energy, structure, and kid experience
Staff Leadership
Hire, train, and manage camp counselors to assist you
Create daily staff schedules and assignments
Set expectations, give feedback, and handle performance issues
Be visible and present on the floor every day
Parent Communication
Serve as the primary point of contact for camp parents
Handle questions, concerns, schedule changes, and issues calmly and professionally
Proactively communicate when adjustments or updates are needed
Safety & Experience
Enforce all safety protocols, rules, and behavioral standards
Manage minor incidents and elevate serious issues appropriately
Ensure kids are engaged, included, and having a positive experience
Planning & Prep
Lead pre-camp planning and staff training
Coordinate camp themes, daily schedules, and activities
Help refine camp structure and improvements for future summers
Why This Role Matters Summer camps are one of Sportyard’s most important experiences. This role has real ownership, real responsibility, and real impact on our brand.
What We’re Looking For Required
3+ years experience leading youth camps, programs, or large groups of kids
Prior experience supervising staff
Calm, confident, and authoritative presence with kids and adults
Strong communication skills with parents
High energy and comfort in a fast-moving environment
Strongly Preferred
YMCA, rec department, school, or private camp leadership background
CPR / First Aid certified (or willing to certify)
Experience managing safety and behavior at scale
This Role Is NOT For You If:
You want a desk job
You don’t like dealing with parents
You need constant direction
You’ve only ever been a counselor, not a leader
Application Standards We take our hiring process seriously and expect the same from applicants.
Please answer all application questions thoughtfully. Incomplete or generic responses will not move forward.
If selected for a one-way video response, completion is required to continue in the process.
This helps us identify candidates who are prepared, detail-oriented, and genuinely interested in the role.
$12,000-$15,000 salary for 8 weeks of camps + mandatory prep time and offramp post camps
Above-market pay for an on-site authority role
Unlimited Sportyard membership
#J-18808-Ljbffr