Camp Pinecliffe
Director of Landsports
Position Overview:
Camp Pinecliffe is seeking a dynamic, highly organized, and passionate Director of Landsports to lead our comprehensive landsports program for the upcoming summer season.
Our program serves approximately 200 female campers ages 7–15. The Director of Landsports oversees all land athletic facilities, manages and mentors a dedicated coaching team, designs age-appropriate skill progressions, coordinates signature camp athletic events, organizes large group PE style games, and maintains high safety and equipment standards across all sports disciplines.
Key Responsibilities:
Program Leadership & Athletic Instruction
- Multi-Sport Curriculum: Oversee the design and implement structured, high-energy daily instruction across soccer, basketball, softball, volleyball, archery, gymnastics, lacrosse, and field hockey. Making sure each individual sport coach is prepared for their daily lessons.
- Differentiated Coaching: Adapt athletic instruction to developmental age groups.
- Character Development & Sportsmanship: Emphasize personal growth, athletic integrity, resilience, fair play, and positive encouragement across all skill levels.
Staff Supervision & Team Leadership:
- Staff Mentorship & Management: Direct, evaluate, and mentor 6-10 landsports counselors and activity instructors. Assign court/field leads, provide ongoing coaching feedback, and ensure energetic camper engagement.
- Scheduling & Rotations: Work with the Program Office to establish daily staff duty rotations, field assignments, supervisory coverage, and off-period management.
- Safety & Conduct: Enforce strict safety protocols across all fields and courts (including equipment checks, spectator boundaries, hydration/heat protocols, and sunscreen enforcement).
Camp Traditions & Special Events:
- 100-Mile Club & Track Events: Oversee the tracking and recording of camper miles for the annual 100-Mile Club and organize Track & Field day activities.
- Inter-Camp & Intra-Camp Competition: Roster, prepare, and coach Pinecliffe teams for inter-camp athletic matches with neighboring camps, as well as internal Color War competitions.
Inclement Weather Programming: Implement energetic rainy day/indoor alternative plans (gym games, indoor team building, or waterfront adaptations) when fields are unusable.
Field Maintenance & Equipment Care:
- Facility Preparation: Oversee daily setup and field checks for soccer, softball, lacrosse, field hockey, basketball, volleyball, and archery zones prior to morning sessions.
Inventory & Gear Care: Manage sports equipment inventory, organize storage sheds, maintain sign-out logs, inspect gear for safety hazards, and report facility repair needs. Ensure all equipment is properly put away at the end of the day.
Department Administration:
- Pre-Camp Staff Training: Participate in camp ordination and lead the Landsports staff in setting up fields, equipment, lesson planning, and other department appropriate set-up.
- End-of-Season Report: Prepare a thorough end-of-summer department report summarizing camper achievements, staff evaluations, equipment counts, field maintenance needs, and recommendations for future seasons.
Qualifications & Requirements:
- Athletic & Coaching Expertise: 3+ years of experience coaching youth sports or directing athletic programs in a school, sports club, or summer camp environment. Ideal candidate will have a background in Physical Education.
- Broad Sport Knowledge: Multi-sport competency across major team sports (soccer, basketball, softball, lacrosse, field hockey, volleyball) and individual activities (archery, gymnastics) is a plus, but not necessary.
- Leadership & Team Management: Demonstrated ability to manage, inspire, and evaluate a young adult coaching staff.
- Communication & Energy: High energy, exceptional public speaking skills, strong organizational abilities, and a passion for empowering young female athletes.
- Physical Stamina: Ability to coach outdoors on fields and courts in summer weather conditions for full camp operating hours.