Sports Specialist - Winter Camp
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Key details
- Salary
- $58K–$60K/yr
- Location
- San Francisco, CA, United States
- Work style
- Onsite
- Level
- Entry level
- Job type
- Part-time
- Experience
- 1–4 yrs
- Function
- Operations & Strategy
- Focus area
- other
- Posted
- 3d ago
About the role
Winter Camp at the JCCSF offers one-week to two-week sessions in both the traditional day camp and specialty camp settings for campers in grades K-5. Sports Camp is in session December 21 -January 1.
The Sports Specialist will create, organize, and implement 1-week sessions of camp for two weeks. The winter sports camp will focus on basketball. Winter Sports Camp is offered for campers in grades 1-5. Campers will be introduced to the world of all things sports and hone their skills through hands-on experience.
The ideal candidate should have strong classroom management skills and must be able to implement a well-rounded sports curriculum for youth ages 6- 11.
- Be the primary role model for a group of campers, grades K through 5.
- Create a safe, supportive environment for campers.
- Plan, organize and supervise fun and stimulating activities.
- Help lead excursions while ensuring campers' safety.
- Set clear, consistent limits and resolve behavioral challenges with help from supervisors.
- Take on additional responsibilities as required.
- At least 1 year as an educator.
- Outstanding communication skills, both written and oral.
- Passions for sports, informal education and youth programs.
- Knowledge of summer camps preferred.
- Ability to work well both in a team environment and independently.
- Must have enthusiasm, flexibility, and ability to improvise a must.
Will be working directly with youth ages 5-11. Camps will take place on-site at the JCC and have designated camp rooms. We will utilize the gym at the JCC as well as local sports fields and parks.
Must be able to lift 50lbs, stand/walk for approximately 6 hours a day. This position entails being actively engaged in the sports programming with the campers.
Non-benefited, non-exempt position
37.5 hours per week.
- Winter Direct Service Hours: December 21, 2026 – January 01, 2027.
- 8:15am – 4:15pm, Monday – Friday
- No work on 12/25/26 or 01/01/27