Summer Basketball Camp Instructor

MNP Community & Sport Centre • Calgary, AB

53d

About The Position

The Summer Basketball Camp Instructor will be responsible for the customer
experience, leadership, organization, and the planning of our basketball and
bike camps.

Requirements

• 1 year of experience working with children.
• Considerable experience playing and/or teaching basketball.
• High energy and enthusiasm levels and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills with children and co-workers
• Proven track record working independently and in a team environment.
• Must be comfortable swimming daily in deep water without a personal floatation device.
• CPR C/AED (recertified within 1 year) and Standard First Aid (recertified within 2 years) – required before employment can commence
• Police clearance with vulnerable sector check

Nice To Haves

• Previous coaching, camp counseling or teaching experience is an asset.
• Experience with children with disabilities and/or special needs is an asset.
• National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) Basketball and Cycling instruction is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Communicate all pertinent information (camp changes, areas where a child may need extra support, accidents, and injuries) to the parents and/or guardians of the participant in a positive and professional manner.
• Communicate and collaborate with co-workers to provide an engaging and well- organized camp.
• Be a positive role model for participants.
• Supervise participants throughout all parts of the camp, including during lunch, to ensure their safety.
• Ensure that camp participants are disciplined in a positive, proactive, and appropriate manner which does not hinder safety or self-esteem in any way.
• Respond to emergency situations using training and MNP Community & Sport Centre Policies and Procedures.
• Fill out accident/incident reports when required and follow up as needed.
• Carry a first aid kit and camp radio at all times.
• Be an active participant in the pools during swim time while ensuring the safety of participants (Camp Instructors MUST swim throughout pool sessions).
• Respect and maintain equipment and supplies and encourage camp participants to do the same.
• Plan physical literacy-enriched sessions for participants focusing on basketball and including other sports, cooperative games, teambuilding, and wide games.
• Be aware of any medical conditions within camp groups by reading through the medical packages distributed.
• Follow daily camp schedule, using replacement activities of equal value where necessary.
• Set up and take down of equipment.
• Attend in-services, meetings, and training as required.

Benefits

• Free facility access based on hours worked plus a variety of free and discounted programs & services.
• Employee recognition program.
• Annual staff events including BBQs, Calgary Corporate Challenge, December holiday party and many more.
• Free parking and close to transit with a C-train and bus stop steps away.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees