Summer Camp Site Director – Manhattan & New Jersey | Youth Baseball Camps (NY Mets Camps)

About the role

NY Mets Camps is hiring a Summer Camp Site Director to lead youth baseball and softball camps across Manhattan, NY and New Jersey locations during the 2026 summer season. This is a high-impact leadership role responsible for overseeing daily camp operations, managing staff, ensuring camper safety, and delivering a top-tier youth sports experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all daily camp operations across assigned locations
• Supervise, mentor, and evaluate a team of 10+ staff members
• Ensure a safe, structured, and engaging camp environment
• Execute Mets Camps operational standards and curriculum
• Run staff meetings and set daily expectations
• Communicate professionally with parents and headquarters
• Address challenges in real time with strong decision-making
• Support pre-season efforts including hiring, training, and logistics

What We're Looking For

• Experienced leader with strong communication skills
• Background managing teams in youth programs, camps, or sports settings
• Passion for working with children and developing staff
• Ability to lead with energy, structure, and accountability
• Strong problem-solving skills and situational awareness
• High level of professionalism and dependability

Schedule & Locations

This is a 5-week seasonal position (Monday–Friday, ~9 hours/day). You must be available to work at the following locations:

• July 13–17: Manhattan, NY (North Meadow Ballfields)
• July 20–24: West Windsor, NJ (West Windsor Little League)
• July 27–31: Manhattan, NY (Heckscher Ballfields)
• August 3–7: North Caldwell, NJ (Liberty Field)
• August 10–14: Millburn, NJ (Gero Park)

Reliable transportation is required for travel between locations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1+ year experience managing teams or staff
• Familiarity with baseball fundamentals
• Experience working with youth (ages 4–13 preferred)
• Comfortable using technology for operations and communication
• Ability to pass a comprehensive background check
• Available for pre-season training and onboarding

Perks & Highlights

• Work outdoors across NYC and New Jersey all summer
• Free tickets to select New York Mets home games
• Lead a team representing a globally recognized brand
• Participate in the Mets Camps end-of-summer event at Citi Field
• Gain valuable leadership and operations experience

Interview Process

• After applying, candidates can expect one-way video interview
• 15-minute virtual interview with recruiter
• 20-minute interview with Executive Director
• Final hiring decision

Pay

$1,400–$1,600 per week (based on experience)