Activity Counselor

IMG Academy•Bradenton, FL

5h•Onsite

About The Position

Named one of the Best and Brightest Companies to Work For in the Nation in 2024, IMG Academy is the world's leading sports education brand, providing a holistic education model that empowers student-athletes to win their future, preparing them for college and for life. IMG Academy provides growth opportunities for all student-athletes through an innovative suite of on-campus and online experiences: Boarding school and camps , via a state-of-the-art campus in Bradenton, Fla. Online coaching via the IMG Academy+ brand, with a focus on personal development through the lens of sport and performance Online college recruiting , via the NCSA brand, providing content, tools, coaching and access to a network of 40,000 college coaches The Activity Counselor services as a responsible adult presence for monitoring and engagement during social and ancillary activities of our boarding and non-boarding student athletes.

Requirements

High School diploma
Must have a valid Driver’s License or the ability to obtain one
Must possess good judgment and sensitivity relating to students of various backgrounds
Excellent guest service skills
A superior work ethic
Desire to work collaboratively with colleagues

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree
Comfortable driving students in a company-owned vehicle to off-site locations
Experience as an athlete
Experience with working with students grades 6 to 12
Experience in counseling, crisis response, and mediation
First Aid and CPR Certification
Bilingual

Responsibilities

Actively supervise, engage with, and promote social growth and inclusion among students while overseeing off-campus social events and excursions, as well as on-campus areas, including activity park, dining hall and external food delivery station.
Monitor students throughout campus and enforce policies and procedures ensuring that the student-athlete code of conduct is being maintained
Serve as a responsible, adult presence, providing guidance and support on and off campus for student-athletes and camp participants
Work closely with Student Life leadership and promptly communicate and escalate concerns regarding specific students
Promote a positive healthy environment for the student-athletes during engagement activity
Coordinate with appropriate student life and security staff to ensure the health and safety of students at all times
Attend and contribute to department meetings
Communicate and enforce appropriate disciplinary actions for violations
Collaborate and communicate emergency response and crisis management plans for various situations including weather, lockdown, student illness, injury, etc.
Communicate openly and regularly with students and staff
Adhere to all company policies, procedures, and business ethic codes
Other duties as assigned