Youth Camp Manager

Events Manager MVP360 Sports Springfield, PA, Upper Macungie Township, Wayne, PA: Hybrid, with on-site presence during camps and events Part-time, 8-16 hours per week (flexible); hours increase during school holidays, summer, and peak camp periods Compensation: competitive hourly rate of $25-$30/hour Role Overview The Events Manager plans, organizes, and delivers high-quality youth sports camps, clinics, and community events for MVP360 Sports. The role owns events from concept through delivery and evaluation, making sure they are well organized, safe, engaging, and aligned with MVP360 standards. MVP360 Sports equips youth with life skills, resilience, character, healthy habits, and physical literacy through sports. Programs run across military installations and community sites and include flag football, soccer, basketball, volleyball, cheer, lacrosse, pickleball, multi-sport, and leadership/STEAM clinics for ages 8-18, with a focus on military-connected families and underserved communities. Key Responsibilities Event planning and delivery Plan, coordinate, and deliver holiday camps, summer camps, clinics, and sporting/enrichment eventsOversee events from concept through delivery and post-event evaluationBuild event schedules, timelines, run-of-show, and daily activity plans Camp organization Organize all aspects of camps and clinics, including themed days, station rotations, and required resourcesConfirm equipment, curriculum, and supplies are ready before staff and participants arriveSupport consistent delivery of the Leadership First / Rise Up experience Venues and logistics Book and liaise with venues, including schools, community sites, and military installationsCoordinate set-up, pack-down, and equipment transportConfirm venues meet health, safety, and youth-protection requirements, including base access and credentialing where requiredSupport travel and lodging coordination for coaches and staff deploying from the Philadelphia hub Staffing and communication Set staffing levels and rotas for camps and eventsCommunicate clearly with coaches and staff before and during eventsSupport recruitment, onboarding, and briefing of seasonal coaches and staffServe as a point of contact for staff during delivery Equipment and resources Organize, track, and maintain equipment and event resourcesEnsure equipment is delivered, set up, and stored correctly Health, safety, and compliance Ensure events meet safeguarding, health and safety, and risk-assessment requirementsLiaise with venues on policies, insurance, and emergency proceduresBrief staff on youth-protection procedures and event protocolsSupport background-check and installation-access requirements for personnel working with youth Administration and systems Work with operations/admin on booking systems, participant lists, and camp documentationSupport accurate event listings, registrations, and data managementMaintain event files, waivers, incident logs, and post-event records Partnerships and stakeholders Work with schools, venues, military family programs, community organizations, and sports partnersSupport and develop partnerships for camps and enrichment eventsRepresent MVP360 professionally with all stakeholders Budgeting and finance Support event budgeting and cost controlTrack event-related spend so delivery stays within approved budgetsFlag invoice or expense discrepancies for review before payment Communication and marketing support Provide event details for flyers, social posts, and parent communicationsWork with marketing on promotion of camps and clinicsManage pre-event and on-the-day communication with parents, schools, venues, and partners Monitoring and improvement Gather feedback from staff, parents, youth, and partnersEvaluate events and identify improvementsProduce post-event summaries or reports as required Essential Skills And Experience Strong organization and ability to manage multiple events at onceClear written and verbal communicationAble to work independently and shift priorities as camps changeValid U.S. driver's license and ability to travel to event sites as neededExperience in events, childcare, education, sports, or youth enrichment Requirements Desirable Experience coordinating holiday camps, sports clinics, or similar youth programsExperience with schools, venues, military installations, or community organizationsWorking knowledge of youth safeguarding, health and safety, and risk assessmentsExperience supporting event budgets or monitoring costsFamiliarity with registration systems or camp administrationBackground in coaching, recreation, or military-family programming Person specification Skills And Abilities Organizes multiple tasks and priorities without losing detailCoordinates staff, venues, and resources effectivelyWorks independently and uses initiativeStays flexible during busy holiday and summer periodsSolves problems and stays calm under pressure Experience Work in events, childcare, education, sports, or enrichmentPlanning or coordinating activities, programs, or eventsWorking with children or young people in a structured setting Personal attributes Reliable, professional, and well organizedEnthusiastic and proactiveStrong attention to detailCommitted to high-quality, engaging experiences for youthPositive team player who can lead when requiredAligned with Integrity First, Service Before Self, and Excellence in All We Do Youth protection MVP360 Sports is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and contractors to share that commitment. The successful applicant will be required to: Complete a criminal background check (and any additional installation or partner screening)Provide suitable referencesComplete youth-protection / safeguarding training as required Appointment is subject to satisfactory background and reference checks.