What are the responsibilities and job description for the Summer Camp Counselor - Field House position at CHELSEA PIERS LP?
Job Details
Description
About Chelsea Piers:
At Chelsea Piers you will find colleagues who are passionate about what we do. Careers at Chelsea Piers offer unmatched facilities, excellent benefits, and proven career growth opportunities for people who are passionate about transforming the lives of our community through sports, fitness, and event experiences.
About the Opportunity:
Chelsea Piers Field House is seeking to hire Summer Camp Counselors to work between June 16 through August 29. Chelsea Piers Camps in Manhattan offer engaging and challenging sports summer camp programs for children aged preschool and up in our state-of-the-art athletic facilities. Our Summer Camp Counselors are vital to the success of our camps and are dedicated to providing campers with a clean, safe, friendly, and fun environment to ensure a well-rounded sports education and camp experience. Working as a Summer Camp Counselor is a great way to gain experience and start your career at a world-class, growing sports and fitness company.
Counselors must be over the age of 16 and available for at least six weeks of the summer and/or work the full month of August.
Primary Responsibilities
- Help plan, lead, and implement camp sports activities for children ages 3 to 14
- Maintain a safe, engaging, and fun environment at all times
- Demonstrate enthusiasm and encouragement to our campers
- Escort campers throughout daily activities
- Set up and break down equipment
- Assist campers with lunch, bathroom breaks, and everything camp related
- Maintain a professional attitude at all times
- Be a role model for our campers
- Supervise all camper activities, ensuring the wellbeing of campers throughout the day
- Work with other camp staff to plan and coordinate camp events
- Additional aftercare and bus duty responsibilities can increase compensation
Qualifications
About You:
You are over the age of 16 and are punctual, friendly, and motivated. You have experience with and love working with children. You have basic knowledge of sports/dance. You also have:
- Ability to work in a team environment
- Ability to be flexible and rise above stressful situations while remaining positive and energetic
- Ability to meet physical demands of the job (including but not limited to being on your feet for long periods of time, lifting up to 30 lbs, and getting wet)
- Athletic ability and a love of being active
- Neat and well-groomed appearance
- Availability for at least six weeks of the summer and/or the full month of August
Salary : $17
