Youth Soccer Camp Director – Summer 2026 (Eastlake) | San Diego Wave Camps
About The Position
San Diego Wave Camps is seeking a Site Director for their Eastlake location (Salt Creek Soccer Arena) for the summer of 2026. This role is ideal for a highly organized leader skilled in logistics management, staff coordination, and running structured youth programs. The Camp Director will be responsible for overseeing daily operations, ensuring seamless daily transitions, and fostering a safe and engaging environment for campers aged 4-12. This position is crucial for delivering a well-organized, high-energy soccer camp experience. There is an optional pre-summer opportunity starting in April 2026, where the selected candidate can work part-time to support group sales and community outreach for San Diego Wave Camps. This pre-summer role involves promoting camp programs, building relationships with families and youth sports groups, and gaining experience in sports sales, marketing, and operations, offering a chance to increase earnings and professional experience before the main camp season.
Requirements
- Experience leading youth programs, summer camps, or sports camps
- Background in soccer coaching or playing (high school level or higher preferred)
- Strong leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and staff members simultaneously
- Excellent communication and conflict-resolution abilities
- Must pass a comprehensive background screening
- Comfortable driving a rented camp van if needed
Responsibilities
- Oversee all daily camp operations for youth soccer camps
- Supervise, support, and evaluate a team of soccer coaches and camp staff
- Ensure a safe, structured, and inclusive environment for campers ages 4–12
- Manage daily logistics including check-in/check-out, scheduling, and transitions
- Handle problem-solving, conflict resolution, and on-site decision-making
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
