Youth Basketball Programs Leader & Camp Director

Cleveland Cavaliers; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cleveland Cavaliers are seeking a Youth Basketball Program Specialist to lead Cavs Youth Sports across the region. This role focuses on creating joyful, kid-centered experiences through camps, clinics, and community partnerships, while guiding a team of coaches to deliver high-energy programming.

You will build relationships with schools and partners, drive enrollment, and develop a scalable curriculum that reflects the Cavaliers' values.

Qualifications

• Genuine love for working with kids and earning their trust.
• High energy personality to energize camps and events.
• Experience leading and managing a team of coaches or staff.
• Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years in coaching, camp counseling, program administration, youth sports ops, or related field preferred.
• Strong knowledge of basketball skill development and age-appropriate curriculum design.

Responsibilities

• Coach and lead youth basketball camps and clinics with high energy.
• Lead Cavs Academy and Cavittles camps, Jr. Cavs activations, community events, partner activations.
• Manage a staff of coaches: scheduling, training, and maintaining standard playbooks.
• Build relationships with schools, organizations, and local partners.
• Grow enrollment and reach for youth basketball programming.

Skills

Kids engagement

Team leadership

Relationship building

Event planning

Communication

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

The Cleveland Cavaliers are seeking a Youth Basketball Program Specialist to lead Cavs Youth Sports across the region. This role focuses on creating joyful, kid-centered experiences through camps, clinics, and community partnerships, while guiding a team of coaches to deliver high-energy programming.

You will build relationships with schools and partners, drive enrollment, and develop a scalable curriculum that reflects the Cavaliers' values.