Sports Specialist - Winter Camp

JCCSF Careers • San Francisco, CA

1d • 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. The Sports Specialist will create, organize, and implement one-week camp sessions across two weeks. Winter Sports Camp focuses on basketball and introduces campers in grades 1–5 to a range of sports through hands-on activities that help them develop their skills. The ideal candidate has strong classroom management skills and can implement a well-rounded sports curriculum for youth ages 6–11.

This is a non-benefited, non-exempt position working 37.5 hours per week. Direct service hours run December 21, 2026–January 1, 2027, from 8:15 a.m. to 4:15 p.m., Monday through Friday. There is 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 a 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 support from supervisors.
• Take on additional responsibilities as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed