Resident Activity Specialist (Sports)

Summer Discovery

1d•Onsite

About The Position

As a specialist, you'll design and lead a daily 90-minute club session in your area of expertise — Sports — for students. Outside of your club, you'll serve in a general Residential Counselor capacity, playing a vital role in guiding and supporting students through their academic and social experiences on campus. You'll provide supervision, mentorship, and coaching, ensuring a positive and enriching residential life for all students. As a specialist, you'll be living on campus and working around the clock, with varied and unpredictable hours. Your work schedule will be dynamic and is highly likely to change based on the needs of the program Sports: Lead athletic programming across multiple disciplines including basketball, track and field, ultimate frisbee, American football, and baseball Specialist should demonstrate expertise in at least 3 of the listed sports and be comfortable running drills, games, and friendly competitions

Requirements

Age Requirement: Must be at least 20 years old by the start of the program (21 years old for certain locations)
Education: Completed or currently pursuing a four-year university degree
Specialty Expertise: Demonstrated skill and experience in the role
Experience: Previous experience in academic, tutoring, mentoring, camp, or recreational roles with students
On-Campus Residency: Ability to reside on campus for the entire duration of the program, ensuring full immersion in the daily operations and student experience

Responsibilities

Club Leadership: Plan and lead a daily 90-minute specialty club session, delivering age-appropriate instruction that accommodates varying skill and experience levels within your track
Policy Adherence: Follow the guidelines outlined in the Employee Handbook and Staff Manual
Orientation: Participate in pre-arrival virtual orientation and in-person orientation before the students arrive on campus
Student Supervision: Oversee students' daily and weekend schedules, including academic, recreational, and social activities
Emergency Response: Handle emergencies with admin team support and provide assistance as directed Frequent communications with leadership, nurse, and residential staff regarding medical needs and emergencies Escort students to medical facilities, including emergency rooms, when necessary
Safety & Well-being: Ensure the safety and holistic (physical & mental) well-being of assigned students, working under the guidance of the leadership team and Head RC
Residential Life: Facilitate a positive residential experience by managing residential operations and creating a supportive environment in the residence hall
Academic Life: Support student growth in their studies by reinforcing academically inclined habits through peer-to-peer interaction
Activity Participation: Engage in academic, recreational, and social activities as needed
Daily Duties: Fulfill various responsibilities including staff meetings, office coverage, dorm duty, late-night duty, and other assigned tasks
Role Model: Demonstrate positive behavior and serve as a role model for both students and staff
Student Support: Assist students with academic, socio-emotional, and social challenges, including tutoring and providing insights into college life
Problem-Solving: Proactively address and resolve student and facility issues
Programming Contribution: Create and help organize after-class and weekend activities, including athletics and games, while introducing new programming to keep students engaged and entertained
Supervision of Activities: Oversee off-campus trips and on-campus events as assigned
Social Engagement: Join students for meals and social activities to foster mentorship
Compliance: Adhere to Summer Discovery policies, including curfew, alcohol and drug/vape policies, and maintaining professional conduct
Flexibility: Handle changing priorities like same-day schedule changes, adapting in the moment when plans change, or managing unforeseen challenges
Teamwork: Collaborate effectively with others on the campus team to achieve shared goals, emphasizing skills like communication, active listening, empathy, timeliness, and a willingness to share responsibility and support teammates
Maintain a "What's Next, How Can I Help" Attitude