Sports & Team Building Specialist - Longwood
About The Position
We are excited to invite a passionate and caring Sports & Team Building Specialist to join our team! Homes for the Homeless (HFH) is searching for a dedicated Sports & Team Building Specialist to work in the Day Camp program at our Families w/ Children facility in the Longwood area of Bronx, NY. This position is a seasonal, full-time position from June 24th – August 21st. As the Sports & Team Building Specialist, you will plan and lead age-appropriate sports activities that promote skill development, physical fitness, and athletic growth. This role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and sportsmanship while creating a structured, positive environment and supervising campers during field trips. Join us and be a part of an organization that values your contribution and cares deeply for the community we serve. ABOUT HOMES FOR THE HOMELESS: Homes for the Homeless operates shelters for families experiencing homelessness in NYC. Our family residences are more than just a place to sleep. Families can make the most of their stay through accessing an array of onsite programs. Many of these programs are also available to people living in the local community. Our goal is to have a positive impact so families can thrive long after they leave our shelters.
Requirements
- Highschool Diploma or equivalent.
- Current Lifeguard certification from a recognized organization required.
- Demonstrated ability to lead activities with children and teens.
- Knowledgeable in a variety of sports is required.
- Ability to pass a background check, physical exam, and up to date on all required immunizations.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience successfully teaching sports is a plus.
- Childcare or day camp experience is a plus.
- Additional special skills and certifications (First Aid, CPR, EMT, etc.) are a plus.
Responsibilities
- Provide instruction in a variety of sports, focusing on age-appropriate skill development, technique refinement, and strategic understanding.
- Ensure camper safety and wellness during all sports activities by enforcing rules, promoting proper equipment use, and incorporating warm-ups, cool-downs, and hydration breaks.
- Promote teamwork, sportsmanship, and fair play through structured team-building activities and positive conflict resolution.
- Plan and implement a dynamic sports curriculum featuring diverse games and drills that support physical development and sustained participation.
- Serve as the primary point of contact between camp leadership and swim facilities.
- Ensure all camp aquatic safety policies and procedures are being always followed.
- Coordinate and oversee swim tests in collaboration with facility staff.
- Supervise and engage campers during field trips, ensuring their safety and appropriate behavior throughout the experience.
- Other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- In addition to a competitive salary, full-time permanent employees are eligible for excellent benefits including comprehensive health insurance (including medical, dental, and vision), an employer-funded 403(b) retirement plan, commuter benefits, life insurance, Work/Life Assistance Program, 3 weeks vacation, 10 sick days, 3 personal days, and 12 paid holidays.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
