Athletic Director

Camp Akiba; Stroudsburg (Monroe County); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Camp Akiba seeks an Athletic Director to lead all sports programming, bring energy and organization, and create a fun, safe athletics environment for campers of all ages. You will teach, coach, and supervise multiple sports, plan daily instruction, and organize intercamp events with strong emphasis on safety and teamwork.

Responsibilities include coordinating with camp leadership to integrate athletics into the broader program, maintaining equipment, and mentoring athletic staff to deliver

Qualifications

• Strong background in coaching and/or physical education.
• Past camp experience required, residential camp environment preferred.
• Planning and running age-appropriate athletic schedules, leagues, and events.
• Ability to speak confidently to large groups and lead camp-wide announcements.

Responsibilities

• Teach, coach, and supervise a variety of sports.
• Plan daily sports instruction for different ages and skill levels.
• Organize intercamp games and tournaments; coordinate logistics.
• Maintain sports equipment and facilities; ensure safety and readiness.
• Lead athletic staff and ensure consistent, enthusiastic instruction.
• Foster sportsmanship and teamwork through positive coaching.
• Collaborate with camp leadership to integrate athletics into the overall program.

Skills

Coaching

Public speaking

Leadership

Organizational skills

Communication

Job description

Athletic Director – Camp Akiba

The Athletic Director is responsible for leading and overseeing all sports programming at Camp Akiba. This individual will bring energy, organization, and a love of athletics to create a fun, engaging, and safe sports environment for campers of all ages.

Key Responsibilities:

• Teach, coach, and supervise a variety of sports including basketball, soccer, softball, volleyball, tennis, and more.
• Plan and implement daily sports instruction tailored to different age groups and skill levels.
• Organize and manage intercamp games and tournaments, coordinating with other camps and ensuring smooth logistics.
• Maintain sports equipment and facilities, ensuring all areas are safe, well-prepared, and fully stocked.
• Lead and motivate athletic staff, ensuring consistent instruction and enthusiastic camper participation.
• Foster good sportsmanship, teamwork, and confidence in campers through positive coaching and role modeling.
• Collaborate with camp leadership to incorporate athletics into the larger camp program, including special events like Color War.

Requirements:

• Strong background in coaching and/or physical education with the ability to teach multiple sports.
• Past camp experience required, with demonstrated ability to thrive in a residential camp environment.
• Programming experience with planning and running age-appropriate athletic schedules, leagues, and events.
• Ability to speak confidently in front of large groups, leading announcements, games, and camp-wide events.
• Prior experience working with children and managing staff in a camp, school, or recreational setting preferred.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Enthusiastic, flexible, and committed to the camp’s values of teamwork, inclusion, and fun.