Sports Specialist - Winter Camp

Jewish Community Center of San Francisco • San Francisco, CA

2d • $28 - $29 • Onsite

About The Position

Winter Camp at the JCCSF offers one- to two-week sessions in traditional day camp and specialty camp settings for campers in grades K–5. Sports Camp runs December 21 through January 1. The Sports Specialist creates, organizes, and implements one-week camp sessions across two weeks, with the winter program focused on basketball. The camp serves campers in grades 1–5, introducing them to sports and helping them develop their skills through hands-on experience.

The ideal candidate has strong classroom management skills and can implement a well-rounded sports curriculum for youth ages 6–11. The position is non-benefited and non-exempt, pays $28.00–$29.00 per hour, and is scheduled for 37.5 hours per week during the winter camp service period. Work takes place on-site at the JCC and uses designated camp rooms, the JCC gym, and local sports fields and parks. The schedule is 8:15 a.m.–4:15 p.m., Monday through Friday, with no work on December 25, 2026, or January 1, 2027.

Requirements

• At least one year of experience as an educator.
• Outstanding written and oral communication skills.
• Passion for sports, informal education, and youth programs.
• Ability to work well both in a team environment and independently.
• Enthusiasm, flexibility, and the ability to improvise.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and stand or walk for approximately six hours per day.
• Ability to be actively engaged in sports programming with campers.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of summer camps.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary role model for a group of campers in grades K–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.
• Create, organize, and implement one-week sports camp sessions focused on basketball.
• Implement a well-rounded sports curriculum for youth.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed