Skateboarding Coach

We Are Camp•Sandy, OR

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of a Coach is to effectively supervise campers while instructing and communicating skateboarding and other recreational skills to campers in accordance with the mission statements, goals and objectives of the company. This includes goal setting, lesson planning, skill progression and evaluation.

Requirements

At least 18 years of age
CPR w/AED & First Aid Certified prior to start date
Valid US Drivers License
Must be available to start work in Oregon on July 5th
High level of coaching experience
Experience working with children as a leader
Knowledge of coaching progressions and effective communication skills
Repeatedly lift 75 pounds
Move heavy luggage
Climb stairs, ladders
Ride a bicycle
Be physically able to participate in all activities that We Are Camp offers
Verbally communicate with campers, staff and parents, and provide information in a coherent manner
Follow all ACA requirements and standards
Agree to random drug tests or drug tests after any accident or Workers Compensation claim that holds drugs and/or alcohol under reasonable suspicion of cause
Follow all We Are Camp employee personnel policies and regulations found in the Employee Handbook and Staff Training Manual

Responsibilities

Supervise up to 10 campers during each camp for both on-hill and off-hill activities.
Assist with set up/tear down procedures at the beginning and end of the summer, including some hard labor, employee/management evaluations and job-related clinics.
Hold an orientation with your assigned group on the first morning of each camp, covering camper names, daily program and schedule, ensuring campers have necessary items (sunscreen, water, lunch, extra clothes, backpack), and checking skate helmets for damage.
Inform Youth Campers that regardless of age they are required to wear a helmet any time they are on their board.
Explain goal setting to campers and aid them in the completion of their goal sheets.
Build a Perfect Balance™ plan with campers based on their individual goals and ability level.
Intermingle with campers at meals, talk to them, and make them feel welcome and included.
Meet your group on time in the courtyard each morning, complete a roll call, and check in with counselors and the medical department for any absent campers.
Organize and keep your group together.
Give structured technical instruction.
Familiarize campers with campus facilities, responsible skating, and what to do if they get separated from the group.
Coach, skate and have lunch with your assigned group on Monday and Friday, and until 12 pm for the rest of the week.
Coordinate the video review of your campers, with each camper receiving video review at least twice a day.
Lead assigned specialized clinics at least every other day during the session.
Lead and supervise afternoon activities daily (4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.), which may include off-hill activities such as mountain biking, arts and crafts, waterfall hikes, educational skate clinics, skate facility monitoring, and curfew security patrol.
Interact with campers and participate as much as possible during off-hill activities, keeping campers engaged and excited.
Write out comprehensive and informative mid and end-of-session camper evaluations.
Personally give each camper the session evaluation at disorientation and review it with each camper on an individual basis during the final riding day.
Stay at Disorientation until campers are released to go back to their cabins, participate and make it a great send-off for campers.
Attend all meetings deemed necessary by the Head Coach or Camp Managers.
Immediately report any accident to the Head Coach and complete the digital incident report before leaving the hill.
Work airport days or drive airport shuttles as requested by management.
Be flexible, as schedule and responsibilities may constantly evolve due to changing business conditions.