Sports Camp Coach - Norwood

ESF Camps & Experiences • Philadelphia, PA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Join our team as a Sports Coach and inspire young minds at camp! Are you ready for an unforgettable summer adventure? At ESF Camps, we are on a mission to create an extraordinary summer experience for campers from preschool to 8th grade, and we are looking for energetic, passionate people to join us and make a positive impact while having a blast! A Director is a leader who is responsible for the care and supervision of all campers and Team Members while implementing the camp program & schedule.

Requirements

• 2-4 years’ leadership and staff supervision experience required.
• Performance management experience is preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• A degree in Education /sports (or related field) is preferred.
• Experience teaching and working with children.
• Previous experience in classroom teaching, fieldwork, or a minimum of three (3) years of ESF experience.
• Previous experience working with children in a camp setting is preferred.
• Typically 38-40 hours per week.
• Monday to Friday.
• Actual scheduled hours vary by camp location and program.
• Any schedule changes must be pre-approved by the site director.
• Complete all required ESF and state-mandated training and onboarding.
• Maintain the "ESF Look" (camp uniform) and embody the spirit of the camp.
• Push/pull, lift, and carry a minimum of thirty-five (35) pounds across campus.
• Work outside, upright, and mobile for six (6) to eight (8) hours per day
• Respond to emergencies, including running (up to 1 mile in some cases) and ascending stairs without undue exertion.

Nice To Haves

• Performance management experience is preferred.
• A degree in Education /sports (or related field) is preferred.
• Previous experience in classroom teaching, fieldwork, or a minimum of three (3) years of ESF experience.
• Previous experience working with children in a camp setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage your team.
• Implement ESF program and curriculum.
• Ensure team members bring lesson plans to life for campers through participation, support, and guidance.
• Encourage teachers to use creativity and effective classroom management to organize fun and creative daily activities.
• Lead meetings with the Team and coordinate their daily schedules.
• Conduct Team Member evaluations.
• Support and encourage teachers and counselors to promote and lead camp activities with enthusiasm and positive collaboration.
• Monitor the schedule, program, supervision, and administration of all activities and assemblies.
• Conduct tours and provide program overview to prospective camp families.
• Ensure the safety and well-being of campers with emphasis on positive behavior and effective group management.
• Promptly report any concerns to the Site Director.
• Supervise team members and campers, while fostering a positive and safe environment.
• Demonstrate ESF Core Values & Code daily, from “Gratitude” to “Bring It” daily.
• Model the ESF Virtues of Character (Gratitude, Respect, Trustworthiness, Effort, Kindness, Positivity, Resilience, Community) in camp daily.
• Adhere to all company policies.
• Maintain clear, concise, and engaging communication with campers, families, peers, and team members.

Benefits

• Opportunities for internships, fieldwork, and continuing education credits.
• Gain valuable leadership experience as you supervise and mentor children.
• Experience being part of a team guided by ESF Core Values.
• Convenient Summer Schedule: Enjoy nights and weekends off.
• Employee Referral Bonus Program: Increase your earnings through referrals from your network.
• Free Certifications: Reimbursements available for qualified roles.
• Camp Tuition: Enjoy a significantly discounted tuition rate exclusively for Team members’ children.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level