Landsports Director

Camp Bauercrest; Amesbury (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Housing

Meals Provided

Weekly Time Off

Evening Free Time

Access to Camp Facilities

Professional Growth & Development

Community & Leadership Experience

Job summary

Camp Bauercrest seeks a Landsports Director to lead our athletic programs, mentor staff, and engage campers across fields and courts. You’ll shape Crest League experiences, supervise coaching staff, and ensure skill progression in a supportive environment.

Ideal candidates bring strong coaching and leadership, a focus on safety, and a passion for building confidence, community, and teamwork in boys’ athletics at a summer camp.

Qualifications

• Strong coaching background with athletic program experience.
• Experience supervising and mentoring staff, with clear expectations.
• Passion for working with children/teens and adapting instruction.
• Ability to develop engaging athletic activities and schedules.
• Values teamwork, sportsmanship, and meaningful competition.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop Landsports staff; supervise, mentor, coach counselors.
• Oversee Athletic Instruction Periods with skill progression.
• Bring Crest League to life with competitive, engaging experiences.
• Develop fitness periods promoting physical development and health.
• Create engaging sports electives and ensure participation.
• Coach and connect with campers; build relationships on fields/courts.
• Oversee equipment and spaces; maintain safety and organization.
• Collaborate with Program Director and admin to improve camp programs.
• Model Bauercrest's Three C's: Community, Confidence, Competition.

Skills

Coaching

Leadership

Staff Development

Working with children

Program Planning

Communication

Teamwork

Safety & Judgment

Energetic Leader

Job description

Position Summary:

At Camp Bauercrest, sports are about more than winning games. They're opportunities for boys to challenge themselves, develop confidence, build friendships, and learn what it means to be part of a team. As Landsports Director, you'll serve as a member of our camp administrative team, helping lead the people and programs that bring those experiences to life.

In this leadership role, you'll oversee and mentor our landsports staff, work directly with campers, and help ensure that every experience on our fields and courts reflects Bauercrest's Three C's: Community, Confidence, and Competition.

You'll help shape our daily athletic program, from Athletic Instruction Periods that build skills and confidence, to fitness periods that promote healthy habits and personal growth. You'll support sports-based electives that allow campers to explore their interests and play an important role in Crest League, where competition, teamwork, and sportsmanship come together.

We're looking for someone with strong coaching instincts, infectious energy, and a genuine passion for working with children. Someone who understands that a successful sports program isn't measured only by wins and losses, but by how many campers feel supported, challenged, and excited to participate.

At Bauercrest, you'll help shape not just how campers play, but how they grow.

What You'll Do:

As Landsports Director, you'll help set the tone for athletics at Bauercrest. You'll lead by example, support your staff, and make sure our fields and courts are places where campers feel challenged, encouraged, and excited to participate.

• Lead and Develop Our Landsports Staff. Supervise, mentor, and coach the counselors responsible for delivering our athletic programs. Provide regular feedback, model effective instruction, and help staff grow as coaches, educators, and leaders.
• Elevate Athletic Instruction. Help plan and oversee Athletic Instruction Periods that emphasize skill development, meaningful progression, and age-appropriate coaching. Ensure activities engage campers across different ages, interests, and athletic abilities.
• Bring Crest League to Life. Work alongside the Program Director and other camp leaders to create a competitive, engaging, and meaningful Crest League experience. Foster teamwork, sportsmanship, and pride in representing a team while helping campers learn how to compete hard, handle both winning and losing, and support one another throughout the season.
• Build Engaging Fitness Experiences. Develop and support fitness periods that promote physical development, healthy habits, confidence, and personal achievement. Create opportunities for campers to challenge themselves in supportive, developmentally appropriate ways.
• Strengthen Sports-Based Electives. Help develop and deliver electives that give campers opportunities to pursue their athletic interests, build new skills, and explore sports beyond their regular instruction periods.
• Coach and Connect With Campers. Be an active presence on the fields and courts, leading activities, demonstrating skills, encouraging participation, and building meaningful relationships with campers.
• Oversee Equipment and Athletic Spaces. Help maintain safe, organized, and well-equipped athletic areas. Monitor equipment needs, reinforce safety expectations, and work with camp leadership to address facility and program concerns.
• Collaborate as a Member of the Administrative Team. Work closely with the Program Director and other camp leaders to evaluate programming, support staff, solve problems, and continuously improve the camper experience.
• Model Bauercrest's Three C's. Bring Community, Confidence, and Competition to life through your leadership, ensuring our athletic programs reflect the values we want campers to carry beyond the Hillside.

Why This Role is a Game-Changer for You:

This isn't just a summer coaching job. It's an opportunity to lead, grow, and make a lasting impact.

As Bauercrest's Landsports Director, you'll be part of our camp administrative team, with the opportunity to shape an athletic program that reaches hundreds of campers throughout the summer. You'll develop your leadership skills by mentoring staff, strengthening instruction, and helping create experiences that build confidence, character, and a love of sports.

You'll gain meaningful experience in staff supervision, program development, coaching, and team leadership, while working alongside experienced camp professionals who are committed to helping you succeed. Whether you're pursuing a career in education, athletics, recreation, or organizational leadership, you'll build skills and relationships that extend well beyond the summer.

And you'll get to experience the best parts of camp along the way. The excitement of Crest League, Color War, & Army/Navy day, the energy on our fields and courts, and the satisfaction of watching a camper accomplish something he didn't think was possible. You'll become part of a community where your leadership matters, your contributions are valued, and the relationships you build can last a lifetime.

You'll leave Bauercrest having done more than run a sports program. You'll have helped shape the next generation of teammates, leaders, and young men.

What We're Looking For:

We're looking for an energetic, experienced, and thoughtful leader who understands that great coaching is about more than teaching skills or winning games. Our ideal Landsports Director is someone who can inspire campers, develop staff, and create an athletic environment where every boy feels challenged, supported, and excited to participate.

• Coaching & Athletic Experience: Strong background in coaching, physical education, athletics, or sports programming, with experience teaching a variety of team and individual sports.
• Leadership & Staff Development: Experience supervising, mentoring, or leading others, with the ability to provide constructive feedback, establish clear expectations, and help staff improve their coaching and instructional skills.
• Experience Working With Children: A genuine passion for working with children and teenagers, along with an understanding of how to adapt instruction to different ages, abilities, and developmental needs.
• Program Planning & Organization: Ability to develop engaging athletic activities, coordinate schedules and resources, and create meaningful opportunities for skill development and participation.
• A Healthy Approach to Competition: Someone who values effort, teamwork, sportsmanship, and resilience, and understands how to make competition meaningful without allowing winning to define a camper's experience.
• Strong Communication & Collaboration: Ability to build positive relationships with campers and staff, communicate expectations clearly, and work collaboratively with the Program Director and other members of the administrative team.
• Sound Judgment & Accountability: A dependable, mature professional who prioritizes camper safety, takes initiative, follows through on responsibilities, and can make thoughtful decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Energy, Creativity & Adaptability: Someone who brings enthusiasm to the fields and courts, introduces fresh ideas, and can adjust activities to meet the needs of campers and staff.
• Commitment to Bauercrest's Values: A leader who models Community, Confidence, and Competition and understands that the way we coach, compete, and treat one another is just as important as the activities themselves.
• Preferred Qualifications: Previous experience as a sports director, athletic program coordinator, physical education teacher, coach, or camp leadership team member is strongly preferred.

Perks & Compensation:

At Camp Bauercrest, being part of our leadership team means more than having a great summer. It's an opportunity to develop professionally, build meaningful relationships, and help shape an experience that makes a lasting difference in the lives of campers and staff.

• Competitive Summer Compensation: Salary is based on experience, qualifications, and leadership background, reflecting the responsibilities of this administrative position.
• Private Housing & Connectivity: Enjoy private residential accommodations with your own bathroom, Wi-Fi to stay connected with family and friends, and access to on-site laundry facilities.
• Meals Provided: Enjoy three meals a day in our Mess Hall alongside campers and staff. Mealtimes are an important part of the Bauercrest experience, bringing our community together and creating opportunities to connect beyond the fields and courts.
• Generous Weekly Time Off: Enjoy a scheduled day off each week, with an extended break that includes two nights away from camp, giving you meaningful time to rest, recharge, and enjoy your summer.
• Evening Free Time: Following evening activities, staff generally have personal time to relax, socialize, or unwind. Staff also participate in a rotating evening supervision schedule, typically once per week, to support the safety and well-being of our camp community.
• Access to Camp Facilities: Take advantage of Bauercrest's recreational facilities during designated free time, including our athletic fields, sports courts, fitness facilities, pool, and waterfront, subject to camp schedules and safety guidelines.
• Meaningful Leadership Experience: Serve as a member of our camp administrative team, gaining hands-on experience in staff supervision, coaching, program management, and organizational leadership.
• Professional Growth & Development: Strengthen your skills in mentoring, communication, decision-making, conflict resolution, and program evaluation while working alongside experienced camp professionals.
• An Active Summer Outdoors: Spend your days on our fields and courts, coaching sports, leading activities, and helping campers discover what they're capable of achieving.
• Make a Lasting Impact: Help shape the confidence, character, and athletic development of campers while mentoring the next generation of coaches and camp leaders.
• A Community That Lasts: Build friendships, professional connections, and memories that extend far beyond the summer.