Division Lead - Sports Camps

Reports to:

Director of Summer Programs

Location:

Summer n’s - Eagles Sports Camps

Schedule:

Monday-Friday, 8:15am - 4:15pm

Training Dates:
June 2 - June 15, 2026

Season Dates:
June 16 - August 19, 2026

Salary Range: $10,500 Seasonal Stipend

The Eagles Sports Camp Division Lead is responsible for the overall planning, coordination, and supervision of day-to-day operations for three age-based groups:
Pathfinders (Grades 1–2), Trailblazers (Grades 4–5), and Highlanders (Grades 6–9). The leader oversees a team of 19 counselors and partners closely with a rotating team of three Program Providers who deliver age-appropriate, weekly themed athletic content. The Division Lead ensures program fidelity, counselor success, and an outstanding camper experience across all three divisions.

• Program Oversight and Implementation
  • Ensure smooth daily operations across all three age divisions of the sports camp.
  • Coordinate with Program Providers to implement weekly themed sports content across all groups.
  • Tailor the daily schedule to meet the developmental needs of each age group, ensuring balance between instruction, free play, hydration, and transitions.
  • Monitor the quality and consistency of sports instruction, ensuring alignment with camp values and safety protocols.
• Staff Supervision & Mentorship
  • Lead and support a team of 19 counselors assigned across the three age divisions.
  • Provide onboarding, coaching, feedback, and ongoing supervision to foster strong leadership and camper engagement.
  • Manage staff scheduling, group rotations, and break coverage while modeling professional, supportive leadership.
  • Collaborate with the Camp Administrators to evaluate staff performance and morale.
• Camper Well-Being
  • Actively monitor camper participation, emotional wellness, and group relationships.
  • Provide behavioral guidance, intervene when challenges arise, and help campers work through social-emotional learning moments.
  • Serve as the primary support for camper transitions, including swim, lunch, arrival/dismissal, and specialty programming.
• Family Communication
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for Sports Camp parents, addressing concerns, answering questions, and sharing updates through our specially designed app.
  • Communicate in a timely and professional manner to build strong relationships and confidence among parents.
• Logistics & Operations
  • Manage attendance tracking, rosters, group assignments, and equipment requests for all three divisions.
  • Ensure field usage is scheduled effectively and equipment is set up, safe, and rotated properly throughout the day.
  • Coordinate closely with Program Providers and camp leadership to support scheduling, space usage, and coverage needs.
• Culture & Leadership
  • Build a joyful and inclusive culture for both Sports Camps that reflects the mission and spirit of Summer n’s.
  • Collaborate with other Division Leads and camp leadership to support camp-wide events, transitions, and shared spaces.
  • Uphold a consistent standard of professionalism, empathy, and leadership each day.

• Strong understanding of youth development across Grades 1–9, especially in athletic, recreational, or camp-based settings.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to lead a large, multi-age program.
• Experience supervising staff and delivering or supporting structured sports programming.
• Confident communicator with the ability to collaborate with coaches, staff, campers, and parents.
• Calm, proactive, and energetic in fast-paced, outdoor environments.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Recreation, Sports Management, Education, Youth Development, or a related field preferred.
• Prior experience in camp, school, coaching, or youth leadership roles is required.
• Experience overseeing multiple age groups and managing large staff teams is highly preferred.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace and basic scheduling or program management tools is a plus.

Physical Requirements

• Standing/sitting for long periods of time.
• Bending, lifting, pushing, kneeling, crouching, crawling, stooping.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to reach at and above shoulder…