Sports Camp Counselor

Boys And Girls Clubs Of•Orlando, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Sports Camp Counselor supports the Sports Camp Director in delivering Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Florida’s indoor summer sports camp experience, ensuring each session is safe, structured, and fun while promoting campers’ physical wellness and social-emotional growth. This position works directly with summer camp youth in the gym and program spaces, actively leading games, drills, and recreational activities that build skills, sportsmanship, and teamwork. The Sports Camp Counselor maintains a positive, high-energy presence, models appropriate behavior and clear boundaries, and helps create an inclusive environment where all campers feel welcomed, encouraged, and supported. The ideal candidate is reliable, energetic, and passionate about working with youth through sports, is comfortable managing groups in a fast-paced setting, and can follow direction while taking initiative to keep campers engaged and safe.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required; some coursework or training in recreation, physical education, coaching, youth development, or a related field preferred.
Prior experience working or volunteering with youth in sports, camp, school, or recreation settings preferred.
Demonstrated ability to engage youth in age-appropriate activities, manage group behavior, and create a positive, inclusive environment.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to motivate and encourage youth, build rapport quickly, and serve as a positive role model.
Ability to follow directions, implement daily schedules, and carry out planned activities with consistency and enthusiasm.
Demonstrated reliability, punctuality, and professionalism, with the ability to work as part of a team and support the Sports Camp Director and Club staff.
Comfort working with youth and families from diverse cultures and backgrounds.
Basic comfort with completing simple forms, attendance records, and incident reports as needed.
CPR and First Aid certification preferred; willingness to obtain certification within the first 90 days of employment if not already certified.

Responsibilities

Lead and assist with daily sports and recreational activities (drills, games, warm-ups, cooperative activities) that emphasize fun, skill development, teamwork, and sportsmanship.
Maintain an active, engaged presence on the court and in program areas, continually scanning the environment and interacting with campers to ensure safety and participation.
Model and reinforce positive behavior, providing coaching, redirection, and encouragement consistent with Club expectations and youth development best practices.
Support social-emotional learning by helping youth practice self-control, respect, conflict resolution, and teamwork during activities and transitions.
Adapt games and activities for varying ages, skill levels, and abilities so all campers can participate successfully.
Support daily camp routines, including camper check-in and check-out, group rotations, water and rest breaks, and equipment set-up and breakdown.
Follow all safety, child protection, and staffing ratio guidelines as directed by the Sports Camp Director and Club policies.
Monitor behavior and potential safety risks and promptly report concerns, incidents, or injuries to the Sports Camp Director according to established procedures.
Help maintain a clean, organized, and safe gym and program environment, including daily set-up and clean-up of activity areas and equipment.
Ensure child and Club safety guidelines are followed at all times, including supervision expectations, facility rules, and emergency procedures.
Accurately support completion of attendance, sign-in/sign-out, and other basic program records as directed by the Sports Camp Director.
Participate in required staff meetings, orientations, and training sessions to support consistent, high-quality camp delivery.
Build positive, professional relationships with campers, colleagues, and parents/guardians by communicating respectfully, listening actively, and referring questions or concerns to the Sports Camp Director as appropriate.
Assist in recognizing and celebrating camper effort, improvement, and achievements (e.g., daily shout-outs, awards, end-of-session celebrations).
Ensure program areas are prepared before activities and reset/cleaned after use, including proper storage of equipment and supplies.
Help provide campers with clear daily schedules, expectations, and transitions between activities.
Stay flexible and responsive to changes in plans, schedules, and group needs throughout the camp day.