Sports Specialist - Winter Camp

Jewish Community Center of San Francisco; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

The Jewish Community Center of San Francisco is seeking a Sports Specialist to create and implement 1-week sessions for winter camp. The role focuses on developing a basketball-centered sports curriculum for youth in grades 1-5, with hands-on activities and safety at the core.

Ideal candidates bring strong classroom management, a passion for youth sports, and the ability to lead activities both independently and within a team, while working on-site at the JCCSF facilities and local parks.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of educator experience.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Passion for sports and youth programs.
• Knowledge of summer camps is a plus.
• Ability to work well in a team and independently.
• Enthusiasm, flexibility, and improvisation skills.

Responsibilities

• Be the primary role model for campers in grades K–5.
• Create a safe, supportive environment for campers.
• Plan, organize and supervise engaging activities.
• Help lead excursions while ensuring campers' safety.
• Set clear, consistent limits and manage behavior with supervisor support.
• Take on additional responsibilities as required.

Skills

Educator experience

Communication skills

Youth program enthusiasm

Sports interest

Job description

Winter Camp at the JCCSF offers one-week to two-week sessions in both the traditional day camp and specialty camp settings for campers in grades K-5. Sports Camp is in session December 21 -January 1.

The Sports Specialist will create, organize, and implement 1-week sessions of camp for two weeks. The winter sports camp will focus on basketball. Winter Sports Camp is offered for campers in grades 1-5. Campers will be introduced to the world of all things sports and hone their skills through hands-on experience.

The ideal candidate should have strong classroom management skills and must be able to implement a well-rounded sports curriculum for youth ages 6- 11.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Be the primary role model for a group of campers, grades K through 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 help from supervisors.
• Take on additional responsibilities as required.

REQUIREMENTS

• At least 1 year as an educator.
• Outstanding communication skills, both written and oral.
• Passions for sports, informal education and youth programs.
• Knowledge of summer camps preferred.
• Ability to work well both in a team environment and independently.
• Must have enthusiasm, flexibility, and ability to improvise a must.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Will be working directly with youth ages 5-11. Camps will take place on-site at the JCC and have designated camp rooms. We will utilize the gym at the JCC as well as local sports fields and parks.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Must be able to lift 50lbs, stand/walk for approximately 6 hours a day. This position entails being actively engaged in the sports programming with the campers.

STATUS

HOURS

37.5 hours per week.

SCHEDULE

• Winter Direct Service Hours: December 21, 2026 – January 01, 2027.
• 8:15am – 4:15pm, Monday – Friday
• No work on 12/25/26 or 01/01/27

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

To learn more about working at the JCCSF, including staff culture, hiring practices and policies, and benefits, visit our Careers page: https://www.jccsf.org/about/careers/

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