Summer Camp Counselor - Virginia Beach Sports Center

The Sports Facilities Companies • Virginia Beach, VA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Sports Camp Counselor engages and supervises groups of children ages 5-12 years old in a variety of sports activities and ensures that they have a positive, enjoyable, and safe experience in group activities. Responsible for carrying out lesson plans designed by the Sports Programming Manager in a variety of sports, including basketball, flag football, soccer and volleyball. Responsible for maintaining effective discipline and safety procedures during all camp activities.

Requirements

• Experience in a day camp or sports camp setting working with children
• Varied experience with recreational and athletic activities; knowledge of basic sports skills and instruction and knowledge of sports rules and regulations
• Ability to work with and communicate well with children ages 5-12 years and their parents as well as other staff
• Ability to lead and involve campers in various sports activities
• Ability to edit MS Word/Excel documents and send email messages with attachments to parents
• Ability to provide first aid and emotional support and assistance to children ages 5-12
• Ability to coordinate the use of facilities and activities for a large group of children
• Ability to maintain effective relationships with employees
• Ability to communicate effectively with children, adults, and other staff
• CPR and first aid certifications required

Nice To Haves

• Collegiate or high school athletic experience preferred
• College degree preferred; or currently in school, working towards a degree

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coach group of 8-10 campers each day
• Maintain updated rosters and camper forms while on duty
• Organize, instruct, and supervise children while they engage in group and individual sports activities
• Interact with parents via phone and email in a professional and polite manner
• Utilize appropriate behavior management techniques
• Perform all responsibilities in a manner that guarantees the safety of campers
• Assist with early morning drop-off and/or late pick-up for camp
• Assist other counselors/coaches with all camp activities
• Perform other related duties as assigned by management

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees