Summer Camp Sports Counselor
About The Position
This role involves instructing assigned classes, teaching proper techniques and form of appropriate skills. The counselor will need to have good sports skills and experience with the class, gym, and outdoor areas. Responsibilities include keeping accurate attendance and class records, evaluating students' ability levels, and possessing strong knowledge of rules, guidelines, and behavior expectations. The counselor may be called upon to referee, report practice and game notes, and explain progress and procedures to parents. Additionally, they will prepare gym/outdoor areas with necessary equipment/supplies, maintain order and safety in class, and instruct on the proper use of youth exercise equipment. The counselor should also be informed of all current and/or upcoming programs and special events to interpret YMCA membership and program information to members and potential members to increase their participation. The role also includes cleaning the area after class, reporting any damaged or broken equipment to the supervisor immediately, ensuring a safe environment for all participants, and maintaining and monitoring equipment usage. A key aspect is providing friendly, courteous service to all members, clients, and volunteers of the Y, and contributing to a positive work environment by illustrating pride in the job, enthusiasm, and cooperation with co-workers.
Requirements
- Minimum of a high school diploma.
- Minimum of 1 to 2 years of prior experience in Soccer instruction, implementation, organization and supervision.
- Must obtain Massachusetts Youth Soccer Grassroots License within 6 months of employment.
- Ability to work with people of all ages.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Must be able to lift at least 40 pounds.
- Must be able to walk, stand, stoop and bend during the work day.
- Knowledge of various sports and game modifications.
Responsibilities
- Instruction of assigned classes, teaching proper techniques and form of appropriate skills
- Have good sports skills and experience of the class, gym and outdoor areas
- Keep accurate attendance records and class records pertaining to progressions provided for by directors
- Evaluate students ability level(s)
- Possess strong knowledge of rules, guidelines, and behavior expectations
- Referee if called upon
- Reporting practice, and game notes
- Explain progress and procedures to parents
- Prepare gym/outdoor areas with necessary equipment/supplies
- Maintain order and safety in class
- Instruction of proper use of youth exercise equipment
- Be informed of all current and/or upcoming programs and special events in order to interpret TMCA membership and program information to members and potential members to increase their participation in each area
- Clean area after class, reporting any damaged or broken equipment to Supervisor immediately
- Ensure a safe environment for all participants
- Maintain and monitor equipment usage
- Provide friendly, courteous service to all members, clients and Volunteers of the Y
- Contribute to a positive work environment by illustrating pride in job, Enthusiasm and cooperation with co-workers
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
