Youth Sports & Summer Camp Director

Build Yourself Up Youth Development Services; Westwood (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Build Yourself Up Youth Development Services in Westwood, NJ seeks a dedicated Sports/Summer Camp Director to plan, organize, and oversee sports and camp programs for children. This full-time, on-site role emphasizes safety, inclusion, and holistic growth.

You will supervise staff, design activities, develop weekly schedules, communicate with families, and collaborate with leadership on program improvements and community events.

Qualifications

• Experience in youth sports, recreation, or camp leadership with strong planning and scheduling skills.
• Team leadership and staff management abilities, including hiring, training, coaching, and performance feedback.
• Knowledge of child development, inclusion, and age-appropriate instruction.
• Strong emphasis on safety, risk management, and emergency response planning.
• Clear, professional communication with children, families, staff and partners.
• Excellent organization and ability to manage multiple programs and events.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and oversee sports and summer camp programs for children.
• Supervise staff, coordinate training, and provide performance feedback.
• Develop weekly schedules and ensure alignment with BYU’s mission and safety standards.
• Maintain regular communication with families regarding program details and progress.
• Collaborate with leadership on program improvement, community outreach, and special events.

Skills

Program planning

Activity design

Schedule coordination

Team leadership

Staff management

Child development

Positive behavior support

Safety & risk management

Communication skills

Organization

Multitasking

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Education, Recreation, Sports Management, or related field

Tools

CPR/First Aid certification

Job description

Build Yourself Up Youth Development Services in Westwood, NJ seeks a dedicated Sports/Summer Camp Director to plan, organize, and oversee sports and camp programs for children. This full-time, on-site role emphasizes safety, inclusion, and holistic growth.

You will supervise staff, design activities, develop weekly schedules, communicate with families, and collaborate with leadership on program improvements and community events.