Wrestling Summer Camp Counselor

Liberty University•Lynchburg, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Provide seasonal support as directed by the designated supervisor. Job Summary Working independently, exercising good judgment, and discretion in executing and performing the Wrestling Summer Camp duties. Assisting students as needed with questions. Supervise campers ensuring their overall safety, travel, punctuality (staying on schedule), development, growth, and general well-being through displaying patience, kindness, enthusiasm, problem-solving skills, and efficient communication. Full understanding of our zero-tolerance for bullying/hazing guidelines and a willingness to take proper action. Willingness to help with camp events such as on-ice/off-mat skills, small groups, games, etc. Ensure knowledge of campers’ dietary, allergy, and medical needs prior to engaging in any activities. Ensure the residential camper is properly checked out at the end of camp with a designated sibling, parent, or family friend. Essential Functions and Responsibilities Assigned a group of campers to lead, mentor, and oversee. A residential counselor will be responsible for their assigned ‘group’ for the entirety of the camp. Duties include leading groups to and from the complex, dorms, dining hall, and various activities; ensuring each camper is in their assigned room each night at curfew; leading devotions for their group each morning; helping with practices, and active in organizing activities for their group during designated activities, in the dorms, or “down times”. The residential counselors are responsible for their campers, and will track attendance of day campers, and are responsible for taking care of the campers of their group at all times. The residential counselor will ensure that each of their campers are acting appropriately and following the rules outlined by the camp directors and the head counselor. Assigned duties from supervisor(s) Remains abreast of existing and emerging technologies, processes, products, services, and leading industry performance benchmarks. Works effectively as a team member, embracing and fostering LU’s mission

Requirements

High school diploma required.
Safe Sport Certified required.
Well-developed communication skills verbally.
Ability to be on-time and follow a schedule set by the director.
Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing to convey clear, well-articulated information.
Ability to understand, speak, and write English in order to convey messages and correspond in an articulate and professional manner.
Possess public communication skills that allow for a professional representation of Liberty University.
Strong organizational skills.
Excellent computer skills.
Proof of a valid driver’s license, an acceptable DMV record, LU Driving Approval, and liability insurance is required when driving in the performance of the employee’s position.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience working a counselor for summer camps preferred.

Responsibilities

Assigned a group of campers to lead, mentor, and oversee.
Lead groups to and from the complex, dorms, dining hall, and various activities
Ensuring each camper is in their assigned room each night at curfew
Leading devotions for their group each morning
Helping with practices, and active in organizing activities for their group during designated activities, in the dorms, or “down times”
Track attendance of day campers
Ensure that each of their campers are acting appropriately and following the rules outlined by the camp directors and the head counselor.
Assigned duties from supervisor(s)
Remains abreast of existing and emerging technologies, processes, products, services, and leading industry performance benchmarks.
Works effectively as a team member, embracing and fostering LU’s mission