Summer Day Camp P.e. and Sports Specialist

4 days ago

West Newton, United States Fessenden Summer Camps Full time

**Fessenden Day Camp**
**Low Ropes Challenge Course Specialist Job Description**

**Qualifications and Skills**

Documented experience in and training in Sports and or PE Course facilitation.
- Desire and ability to supervise, lead, and positively manage campers and work with other staff in a cooperative, team-oriented camp atmosphere.
- Knowledge and skills in sports and the ability to teach these skills to campers of all ages and staff in a safe, inclusive, creative, and fun way.
- Strong communication skills.
- Possess excellent character, integrity, adaptability, patience, self-control, enthusiasm, and a sense of humor.
- 21 years of age or older.
- Pass a MA State run background check including a CORI and SORI.

**Responsibilities**:

- Formulate, plan, and lead safe, age appropriate, and enriching activities in Sports and related activities.
- Uphold all policies and philosophies of the Fessenden Day Camp.
- Teach staff their responsibilities in your activity area during staff training and throughout season.
- Teach and guide campers, CITs, and coworkers in participating safely, successfully, and appropriately in all aspects of activity, including proper use of equipment.
- Set a good example for campers and coworkers in all areas, including but not limited to accountability, fairness, organization, cleanliness, punctuality, following the rules, and sportsmanship.
- Conduct initial, in-season, and end-of-season inventories, assuring appropriate supplies for activity and storage of the supplies.
- Conduct daily check of specialty area and equipment for cleanliness and safety concerns.
- Participate in and assist in running camp events and initiatives.
- Meet/communicate regularly with direct supervisor regarding concerns, updates, challenges, and successes.
- Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor and Director.

Job Requirements
- **Camp Dates Monday, June 24 to Friday, August 16, 2023 (No camp July 4)**:

- Available 8:45am-4:00pm, Monday - Friday for the entire camp season and to attend all staff trainings sessions before and during camp season.
- Occasional lifting, bending, and climbing stairs.
- Frequent talking, listening, walking, sitting, and standing.
- Be able to lead and fully participate in low ropes and related activities.
- Possess the visual and auditory ability to identify and respond to environmental and other hazards related to camp activity.
- Subject to be amended at any time.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Contract, Temporary

Pay: $18.00 - $23.00 per hour

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday

**Experience**:

- Summer Camp: 1 year (preferred)
- Challenge Course: 1 year (preferred)

License/Certification:

- Challenge Course Certification (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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