Role OverviewThe Camp Counselor engages and supervises groups of children in grades K-12 in a variety of sports activities in the venue and ensures that they have a positive, enjoyable, and safe experience in these group activities.
What You Will Do
Supervise and coach a group of 8-10 campers each day, maintain updated rosters and program forms, organize and instruct children in group and individual sports activities, and assist with early morning drop-off and/or late pick-up for camp.
Why It Might Be a Fit
The incumbent enforces policies, procedures, and safety rules at assigned sites, and must be able to work with and communicate well with children in grades K-12 and their parents as well as other staff.
Requirements
- Experience in a day camp or sports program setting working with children
- Collegiate or high school athletic experience preferred
- College degree preferred, or current student working towards a degree
- Knowledge of basic sports skills and instruction, and knowledge of sports rules and regulations
- Ability to work with and communicate well with children in grades K-12 and their parents as well as other staff
- Ability to lead and involve campers in various sports activities
- Ability to edit MS Word/Excel documents and send email messages with attachments to parents
- Ability to provide first aid and emotional support and assistance to children in grades K-12
- Ability to coordinate the use of facilities and activities for a large group of children
- Ability to maintain effective relationships with employees
- Ability to communicate effectively with children, adults, and other staff
- CPR and first aid certifications preferred
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