What are the responsibilities and job description for the Athletics Camp Assistant - Soccer position at Fresno Pacific University?
Position Summary
The Athletics Camp Assistant is responsible for assisting in the daily operations of Fresno Pacific University’s athletic camps. This position supports camp leadership in creating a safe, engaging, and developmentally appropriate environment for all camp participants. Responsibilities include facilitating activities, supervising camp attendees, ensuring adherence to safety protocols, and contributing to a positive and Christ-centered experience.
Essential Functions
Duties:
- Assist in organizing and leading daily camp activities, including athletic drills, games, and skill development sessions.
- Provide supervision and ensure the safety and well-being of all camp participants.
- Maintain a positive and encouraging atmosphere that aligns with the values of Fresno Pacific University.
- Help set up and take down equipment for daily camp sessions.
- Ensure that all camp participants are accounted for and follow proper sign-in and sign-out procedures.
- Respond appropriately to camp participant needs, including conflict resolution, injury response, and behavioral management.
- Work collaboratively with coaches, staff, and fellow camp employees to execute a successful camp program.
- Promote good sportsmanship, teamwork, and leadership skills among camp participants.
- Assist in enforcing all camp policies and university safety protocols.
- Engage in meaningful and verifiable community service and team-building activities.
- Represent Fresno Pacific University Athletics in a professional manner, at all times.
- Attend all required training and orientation sessions before the start of camp.
- Demonstrate a commitment to serving and inspiring students and colleagues in a context of a Christian University, integrating your Christian faith into your role and responsibilities.
- Embrace the mission, vision, and values of Fresno Pacific University, affirm the FPU Faith Expectations (Download PDF reader), and support the ideals and practices articulated in "The Fresno Pacific Idea”
- Uphold and advance Fresno Pacific University’s commitment to Christ-centered higher education, holistic student development, and serving diverse communities.
- Complete tasks timely with work that is comprehensive, complete, and accurate
- Communicates clearly, listens attentively, and seeks to understand others
- Collaborates productively with colleagues of varying skillset
- Other job duties as assigned
Qualifications
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Experience in athletics, coaching, or working with youth
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Commitment to creating a positive and Christ-centered camp environment
- Ability to work flexible hours, including mornings, afternoons, and some weekends
- Ability to life and move up to 40 pounds, as needed
Preferred:
- Previous experience working in a camp or youth sports setting
- College-level athletic experience or coaching experience
Environmental Conditions:
- Indoors in both outdoor and indoor athletic facilities with exposure to varying weather conditions.
- Frequent physical activity, including running, bending, lifting, and prolonged standing.
- Frequently work at a fast pace with unscheduled interruptions.
- Public contact position requiring professional apparel, personal hygiene, and grooming.
Physical Demands:
- Ability to remain active for extended periods.
- Ability to set up and take down athletic equipment
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to: remain active for extended periods of time, be able to set up and take down athletic equipment.
- The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Employee must be able to communicate with others to exchange information including both over the telephone and in-person communication with callers and community members and be able to read a computer screen and paper documents.
- Reasonable accommodations for those with disabilities will be provided in accordance with law.
University Information
$16.50 to $20.00 per hour is the starting hourly wage for this role and reflects what Fresno Pacific University reasonably expects to pay for this position. Actual compensation may vary based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity. In addition to compensation, FPU offers a competitive benefits package.
Reserving its rights as a religious institution, Fresno Pacific University is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, age or disability, or other classes protected by applicable law. Committed to excellence and actively supportive of cultural diversity, FPU invites individuals who contribute to such diversity to apply. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you should contact FPU’s Human Resources Department at hr@fresno.edu. As a religious institution, the University will administer the equal opportunity employment policy consistent with the Fresno Pacific University statement of faith, the FPU Idea and the University’s governance by the Pacific District Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches.
Reserving its rights as a religious institution, Fresno Pacific University is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, age or disability, or other classes protected by applicable law. Committed to excellence and actively supportive of cultural diversity, FPU invites individuals who contribute to such diversity to apply. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you should contact FPU’s Human Resources Department at hr@fresno.edu. As a religious institution, the University will administer the equal opportunity employment policy consistent with the Fresno Pacific University statement of faith, the FPU Idea and the University’s governance by the Pacific District Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches.
- This information, including salary, is accurate as of April 24, 2025.
Salary : $17 - $20
