Camp Counselor

6 days ago

Virginia Beach, United States The Sports Facilities Companies Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

CAMP COUNSELOR - Virginia Beach Sports Center

Sports Facilities Management, LLC

LOCATION: Virginia Beach, VA

DEPARTMENT: EVENT TEAM

REPORTS TO: SPORTS LEAGUE PROGRAM MANAGER

STATUS: PART-TIME/SEASONAL

ABOUT THE COMPANY:

Virginia Sports Center is a premier sport, recreation and entertainment destination focused on improving the health and economic vitality of Virginia Beach, VA. You will be joining a championship level team focused on fun, fulfillment and service built to enrich the community as well as your career and personal growth.

Virginia Beach Sports Center is a member of The Sports Facilities Companies (SFC) and is the nation's leading resource for managing and developing sports, recreation, wellness, and events facilities. We provide a highly collaborative and supportive culture that raises our team members to new levels of career growth. Together, we will carve a path in a hyper-growing industry where you will enjoy the journey and learn from the industry's best while having some fun.

SFC was awarded national recognition as a Top Workplace and is considered a workplace of choice. Our mission-focused company is highly entrepreneurial, team-oriented with a culture centered on collaboration, accountability, excellence, and service. We are growing rapidly and looking for high performers at every level to grow with us.

POSITION SUMMARY:

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.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING:

  • 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 directed and/or required

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Experience in a day camp or sports camp setting working with children
  • Collegiate or high school athletic experience preferred
  • College degree preferred; or currently in school, working towards a degree
  • 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
  • Licenses and Certifications: CPR and first aid certifications required

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

  • Must be able to lift 40 pounds waist high
  • May be required to sit or stand for extended periods of time whether indoors or outdoors, and squat, stoop or bend
  • Must be able to walk to identify problems or hazards as well as work with children during recreational activities


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