Youth Sports & Fitness Camp Counselor-OPS

Department

Recreation & Wellness, Competitive Sports & Camps-OPS

Compensation

$15.00 Hourly

 

J​ob Summary/Responsibilities

The Youth Sports & Fitness Camp is a general sports camp. We play a variety of sports daily and throughout the week. We focus on a variety of sports daily and teach the campers the basic skills of those sports. We work on teamwork, sportsmanship, sharing, taking turns, and the overall concepts of each sport. We also have a fitness component to our camp that focuses on taking care of one’s body! We do different group fitness classes with the campers that incorporate good nutrition and proper stretching techniques. Some of these classes include spinning, yoga, aerobics, killer abs, and many more!

This position requires counselors who are energetic, outgoing, caring, team players, and most importantly, selfless! The job duties are as follows: assist in the supervision of assigned group including but not limited to; sports skills, games, arts & crafts, lunch, swimming, field trips, outdoor adventure, and fitness classes. Counselors are also required to assist in equipment and supplies storage, maintenance, and inventory, maintain a safe learning/playing environment, follow ALL Summer Camp policies and procedures, and most importantly, serve as an appropriate POSITIVE ROLE MODEL for the campers.

Required Qualifications

• Must be CPR & First Aid Certified. For those of you who do not have this certification, if hired, we will provide the CPR & first aid class to you.

• Must be willing and able to be outside and work in various weather conditions, such as rain or heat.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience working with elementary and middle school-age children.

• A passion for sports and fitness.

• Previous experience either playing and/or coaching organized sports.

• Ability to remain level-headed, calm, and find solutions to problems that may arise.

• Ability to interact positively with children and parents.

Note:

Additional Details and Job Description Requirements will be provided by Supervisor.

This position is an integral part of our unit, where teamwork and collaboration are essential. We believe in supporting each other to achieve our collective goals. Therefore, this position will be expected to work closely with colleagues and, when necessary, assist in other capacities to ensure the overall success of our objectives. 

 

Required Qualifications

 

Statement(s) of Understanding

This position requires a background check. In conjunction with the University's policy, this position may also require a credit check.

The holder of this position is designated as a “Responsible Employee” pursuant to their role under Title IX. Therefore, the incumbent must promptly report allegations of sexual misconduct, sexual violence, and child sexual abuse by or against any student, employee, contractor, or visitor to the University’s Title IX Administrator or any divisional Title IX Coordinator

 

 

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