Childcare Staff - Safari Island Community Center

Sports Facilities Company•Waconia, MN

55d

About The Position

The 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. Responsible for carrying out lesson plans and coaching designed by the Program Manager. Responsible for maintaining effective discipline and safety procedures during all activities.

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
A variety of recreational and athletic activities; 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
Licenses and Certifications: CPR and first aid certifications preferred
Must be able to lift 40 pounds waist high
May be required to sit or stand for extended periods of time whether indoors or outdoors, and squat, stoop or bend
Must be able to walk to identify problems or hazards as well as work with children during recreational activities

Responsibilities

Supervise and coach a group of 8-10 campers each day
Maintain updated rosters and program forms while on duty
Organizes, instructs and supervises children while they engage in group and individual sports activities
Contacts parents via phone and email related to program schedule
Maintains effective discipline and safety procedures during sports program activities
Assist with early morning drop-off and/or late pick-up for camp
Assist other counselors/coaches with all camp activities
Performs other related duties as directed and/or required
The incumbent enforces policies, procedures, and safety rules at assigned sites
Additional tasks assigned by management