Sports Camp Sports Instructor Counselor II - 2026

City of Evanston, IL•Evanston, IL

46d•$19

About The Position

Responsible for the supervision and safety of children ages 6-11 and the basic instruction; including planning and leading of sports activities and games to these children. Responsible for the supervision of counselors, assistant counselors and volunteers. Responsible for communication with the Program Coordinator concerning these individuals.

Requirements

Experience working with children
At least 2 years' experience playing a team sport
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions
Ability to read staff manuals, memos, and attendance sheets
Ability to complete attendance sheets, accident reports, incident reports and camper behavior reports using prescribed format
Ability to give verbal direction to subordinates, communicate effectively with co-workers, supervisors, citizens, and the public as well as other employees
Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently. Physical demand requirements are more than those for sedentary work.

Responsibilities

Attend mandatory staff training sessions
Plan and instruct sports activities for camp participants (tennis, basketball, floor hockey, kickball, soccer, flag football, volleyball, dodgeball)
Responsible for the safety of individuals in camp
Responsible for the check in/out of campers
Supervise and lead participants in daily camp activities
Attend staff meetings as scheduled by Program Coordinator
Enforce late pick up policy and ensure all participants are properly dismissed to caregiver
Responsible for care and maintenance of camp equipment and storage areas
Complete written reports such as accident, incident on a timely basis
Responsible for maintenance of all camp paperwork.
Communicate to supervisor(s) if there are problems or issues needing special attention.
Performs other duties as assigned by Program Coordinator