SUMMER CAMP SPORTS SPECIALIST

General Description

The Summer Camp Sports Specialist is responsible for the general supervision of participants and implementation of sport and game-based summer camp programming. This position is three (3) days per week and will consist of 25 hours per week.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Available for the entirety of Summer Camp, 6/23/25 – 8/15/25 which includes training. This position also requires pre-camp meetings and extensive planning.
• Must demonstrate effective instruction in a specific discipline including but not limited to sports and games.
• Enforce rules and maintain a safe environment.
• Create a fun and safe atmosphere with well thought out, planned, organized and age-appropriate activities.
• Supervises program attendees’ participation in activities ensuring that such activities are safe and fun.
• Organize, lead and promote interest in Summer Camp sport and game-based programming.
• Enforces department rules and policies for the benefit of all participants.
• Performs daily inventory of program supplies inspecting for shortages or damages, and reporting results to camp supervisor for replenishing or repair.
• Maintains a professional demeanor and attitude at all times to demonstrate the importance of customer service.
• Reports inappropriate behavior and incidents to camp supervisors.
• Attend scheduled staff meetings and training to learn new techniques, program/policy changes and discuss important issues pertaining to programs.
• Adhere to the employee manual to promote consistency in the delivery of program services.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Conditions and Equipment: Requires some heavy lifting, working outdoors, sneakers and/or safe footwear required at all times. Staff shirt must be worn on all days at camp.

Qualifications:

• Must have knowledge, experience and/or taught a specific discipline including but not limited to sports and games.
• Must be able to give effective directions and supervision of participants.
• Must have the ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions.
• Must demonstrate good decision-making skills.
• Must have a positive personality and the ability to provide leadership and stability for program continuity and success.
• Must be able to demonstrate the ability to work with children and adults in a mature manner.
• Bachelor’s degree is preferred but not required.
• Must be 18 years or older.

Important Information

In order to be considered applicants must demonstrate on their application they meet the minimum qualifications as stated in the job announcement.