Camp Director

Job Title: Camp Director, US Sports Camps/Nike Sports CampsLocation: Sofive Saco – 400 North St., Saco, ME 04072Job Type: Full-Time SeasonalWork Schedule & Compensation:1 week of Spring Break Camp from 4/20/26-4/24/26 and 12 weeks of Summer Break Camp from 6/8/26-8/28/2640 hours per weekCamps run Monday through Friday, times vary by location.Monetary compensation$20-$30/hour depending on experiencePre-camp stipend of $20/hour for up to 10 hours of work prior to Summer Break CampAbout 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 Epi-pen certification (must already be certified or be willing to earn certification prior to the start of camp)StaffingHire all camp staff - including assistant director(s) and coaches.Develop a training and development program to enhance the skillset of assistant directors and coachesSchedule staff hours for all weeks of camp based on registration numbers and coach availabilityEnsure background checks on assistant directors and coaches are completed prior to the start of campCurriculum 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/activitiesGenerate a list of equipment needed for games/activitiesOn-Site Camp LogisticsBe the first staff member to arrive on site and the last member to leaveResponsible for setting up equipment for daily meetings with coaches, check-in areas for parents, and games and activities for campersResponsible for maintaining a clean camp environment and ensuring equipment is gathered at the end of the camp dayEngage with parents to answer questions and address concernsCommunicate with US Sports Camps to address registration questionsCollaborate 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 paymentMarketingEngage with returning campers to promote additional weeks of enrollmentIdentify opportunities to drive additional promotions and marketing throughout the camp dayQualifications:Prior experience managing youth programs/campsExperience working in a school system or possessing strong contacts with teachers and child care professionals is preferable but not essentialAbility to create engaging, sport/skill-specific curriculum for multiple weeks of campBachelor's degree in management, marketing, sport management or commensurate experiencePrior experience with staff supervision and developmentTwo or more years of management and customer service preferredAbility to build solid relations and expand upon current collaborationsAbility to multitask and work cooperatively with othersExcellent verbal and written communication skills