Sports Camp Counselor

SPORTS CAMP COUNSELOR - Hoover Met Complex

Sports Facilities Management, LLC

LOCATION: Hoover, AL

DEPARTMENT: OPERATIONS

REPORTS TO: CAMP COORDINATOR

STATUS: PART-TIME

ABOUT THE COMPANY:

Hoover Metropolitan Complex is a premier sport, recreation and entertainment destination focused on improving the health and economic vitality of Hoover, AL. 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.

Hoover Metropolitan Complex 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 these group activities. Responsible for carrying out lesson plans designed by Camp Director and Coordinator Coach campers 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:

• Ensure a group of assigned campers is supervised and safe
• Utilize appropriate behavior management techniques
• Prepare and lead a variety of activities that are age-appropriate
• Model good behavior for campers as it relates to sportsmanship, manners, and respectfulness
• Identify teachable moments and capitalize on them
• Perform all responsibilities in a manner that guarantees the safety of campers
• Facilitate and encourage participation in camp activities
• Interact with parents in a professional and polite manner

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred
• 1 year of experience supervising and working with children, preferably as a camp counselor or teacher
• Certification in CPR and AED preferred
• First aid skills and training preferred
• Ability to pass a background check
• Experience with a variety of recreational and athletic activities, knowledge of basic sport skills and instruction, and knowledge of sport rules and regulations
• General mobility including, but not limited, to walking, kneeling, and standing
• Proven ability to maintain a safe environment for others in adherence with provided protocol and standards
• Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, and lead activities for large groups of children

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

PREFERRED:

• Camp or organized youth sports experience
• Experience organizing youth activities