Summer Camp Counselor | Summer Seasonal

MVP SPORTSCLUBS•Grand Rapids, MI

About The Position

The Kids Stuff Camp Counselor is responsible for supervising and leading a group of children through scheduled activities throughout the course of the day. They will also provide a safe, fun, structured day for these children. This role reports to the Kids Stuff Manager.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED Equivalent or relevant work experience.
First Aid/CPR Training. In the event a team member is hired without CPR or First certifications, they will be required to attend MVP Sports Clubs in-house training to obtain this.
Background or interest in working with children, sports/athletics, and working outdoors.
Strong background in sports or physical education.
Enjoy working with children.
Physical Requirements: Bend, stoop, crouch, climb, stand, sit and turn/pivot; Lift/lower, push, pull and carry up to 40 lbs; perform office tasks using simple hand grasping, fine hand manipulation and reach associated with assigned tasks such as paperwork, typing, and/or word processing, filing, calculating and use of telephone; See, hear, and speak with sufficient capability to perform assigned tasks and maintain proper job safety conditions.

Responsibilities

In charge of a group of children; leading them through their activities, providing a safe and fun environment for the group.
Administrative duties such as: checking campers in and out for the day, phone calls to registered campers who have not shown up for the day, scheduling activities throughout the day.
Facilitating warm-up games.
Assist with tennis lessons.
Assist in lesson planning various games and activities around themes.
Follow state mandated guidelines for ensuring camp safety.
Participate and entertain in themed games and activities with campers.
Participating with the group in a variety of other sports/activities.
Leading educational components.
Attend and participate in regular Service Game training sessions as directed by supervisor.
Maintain a neat and professional personal appearance, by wearing the MVP Sports Clubs uniform (see uniform matrix) and name badge.
Providing an assigned group of children with a structured, safe, fun, and fitness-oriented day.