Camp Director
US Sports Camps, Upland, CA, United States
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 Epi-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 prior to 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 (i.e. getting lights turned on, etc.)
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 youth 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
Contract position
Each site varies, but our summer begins on
May 28, 2026
and ends
August 29, 2026
Camps run Monday through Friday, times vary by location.
Monetary compensation
$800-$1200 per camp week depending on experience
Pre-camp stipend of $200
Post-camp bonus based on total camp registration goal.
If you’re enthusiastic about working with children and sports, we’d love to have you on our team! Apply today by submitting your resume.
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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 Epi-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 prior to 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 (i.e. getting lights turned on, etc.)
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 youth 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
Contract position
Each site varies, but our summer begins on
May 28, 2026
and ends
August 29, 2026
Camps run Monday through Friday, times vary by location.
Monetary compensation
$800-$1200 per camp week depending on experience
Pre-camp stipend of $200
Post-camp bonus based on total camp registration goal.
If you’re enthusiastic about working with children and sports, we’d love to have you on our team! Apply today by submitting your resume.
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