Summer Director of Athletics-Rosh Sport
Join us at Camp in upstate New York this summer and spend every day feeling like you made Camp and the world a better place. We can’t wait to spend the summer with you!
Camp Ramah in the Berkshires (www.ramahberkshires.org) is a vibrant summer camp community, where Campers in grades 3-10, grow in a beautiful and safe setting, surrounded by life-long friends and are nurtured by spirited role models. From sports to the arts, swimming to outdoor adventure, Camp is infused with the best of the tradition and values of Conservative Judaism: love of mitzvot, Hebrew language, and the land and people of Israel; commitment to inclusion and Tikun Olam; and the joy of learning and prayer. Ramah is a transformative Jewish experience for its campers, staff, families and the communities of the New York metropolitan area.
Camp Ramah is looking for an active, organized, and experienced individual to serve as our Summer Director of Athletics - Rosh Sport. The Director of Athletics is a summer leadership position responsible for leading and managing the team that offers sports programming.
Rosh Sport will lead a motivated and vibrant team of 15+ Sports instructors and work to enhance a core program area of our Camp community. Through coaching of Campers of all ages, staff training, development of new programs, and the the planning of inter & intra camp sports, Rosh Sport works to foster an environment of healthy competition and skill-building. Rosh Sport will additionally be responsible for coordinating the physical & logistical set-up of sports programming including supply ordering, field lining, uniform design, hiring referees, etc.
The Director of Athletics must be in residence at Camp in Wingdale, NY from mid-June to mid-August. There is an opportunity for family to join you at Camp.
2025 Dates: On-Site Training and preparation begins in early June. The Summer Camp season runs from June 25 – August 15. Additional opportunities are available for pre and post-season work. Beginning January 1st, there is approximately 25 hours of pre-summer work to prepare for the summer.
Compensation: $4,000-$8,000. Room & Board provided while in residence at Camp over the summer. Tuition discounts are available for campers enrolled at Camp.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree (or higher), Prior work with youth ages 10-18 in any setting
- Experience in staff supervision, training and management in an educational environment
- 3+ years of experience in Youth Sports/Physical Education/Coaching
- Comfort across all sports and basic knowledge of equipment, field & facility set-up
- Collaborative, flexible, open-minded. Ability to work in a fast paced Camp environment.
- Bonus: Experience in Jewish Education and comfort with Modern Hebrew, including infusing both into Sports
- Bonus: Prior Experience at Summer Camp or other immersive youth program
Ready to apply or learn more? Contact us at [email protected]