Summer Camp Counselor

Job Details

Description

Responsible for the daily operations of Nook Recreational Camps. The Camp Counselor is responsible for following and implementing lesson plans & activities, assuring the safety and supervision of a specific group of children during camp hours, and has an upbeat & engaging manner. This is a part time, seasonal position that runs from June 2nd-August 8th Monday-Friday. Work hours are Monday-Friday between 6:45am-6:00pm. There is NO CAMP on Friday July 4th, 2025.

The mandatory 2-day training for this position, if selected, will be during the week of May 26th-30th.

Benefits

Working at the largest indoor sports complex in North America is an experience that compares to no other. The atmosphere is filled with energetic excitement that provides an uplifting ambience throughout the facility. The Nook takes pride in its friendly, guest-focused team members that make kindness contagious and help others succeed.

As a Part-Time team member of the Nook, you will enjoy:

• Free individual membership to our massive 65,000 sq. ft. fitness center, including all the equipment you need to fit almost any training program. Membership also includes all group fitness classes. (Upgrade to family membership at 50% off the total price).
• 1.5x your hourly rate of pay for holiday hours worked
• 35% discount on food and beverage purchases, including our upscale restaurant, Forklift and Palate
• 35% off all Nook apparel
• Free child watch (3 hour increments)
• Discounts on birthday parties, personal training, event space rental, and more!
• Discounts at participating local restaurants and businesses
  
  

Essential Job Functions

The following list contains typical duties of a Summer Camp Counselor at Spooky Nook Sports.

• Implementation of all lesson plans and daily schedules & activities
• Provide consistent supervision of campers, always focusing on safety. This includes adhering to Child Abuse Prevention procedures, sign in/out policy, completing incident reports and monitoring attendance.
• Greet and welcome parents and children in a warm, friendly, and timely manner.
• Initiate, develop and maintain personalized relationships with parents and their children.
• Professionally and promptly handle parent concerns, complaints and inquiries.
• Resolve child conflicts in a prompt and professional manner.
• Maintain a safe and healthy environment for children to play.
• Engage and interact with children of all ages and personalities.
• All other duties as assigned.
  
  

Basic Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience working with children in recreational or instructional setting
• Must have dependable transportation to and from work.
• Interactive and engaging with children of all ages and personalities.
• Available to be scheduled between the hours of 6:45am and 6pm on weekdays and attend mandatory camp training.
• Language skills: Fluent knowledge of the English language; including the ability to read and interpret written information and speak and understand verbal communication.
• Ability to fulfill the physical requirements of the position with any reasonable accommodation as necessary.
• Availability to work a flexible schedule that may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays as needed.
• Authorized to work in the United States
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Current CPR/AED certification
• Must be able to follow directions both written and verbally.
• Pursuing a degree in education, recreation, sports management, or related field
• Highly dependable with a history of consistent attendance and punctuality
• Guest-focused/service-oriented; ability to see big picture and impact on Company. Supports Company mission as serves as an advocate for its products and services.
• Demonstrates a positive and friendly attitude towards guests, customers, and fellow employees. Exhibits a respectful, professional demeanor.
• Self-starting and motivated with the ability to work independently and take initiative.
• Ability to multi-task and balance multiple projects/duties at once
• Team-focused mindset; willing to set own priorities aside to help others; contributes to building a positive team spirit and morale.
• Integrity: Trustworthy and honest; takes accountability when appropriate
• Detail-Oriented; Demonstrates a consistent level of accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality.
• Ability to remain calm in tense or stressful situations.
• Integrity to safeguard confidential information.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.
• Experience communicating with individuals of diverse demographics.
• Demeanor to remain calm in tense or stressful situations.
• Initiative to work efficiently with minimal supervision.
  
  

Working Conditions

• Work environment: Upbeat, high-energy sports and event complex with heavy foot traffic and frequent large crowds. The team member is occasionally required to work outside where he or she will be subject to environmental conditions.
• Physical requirements: While performing the duties of this job, the team member will be regularly required to perform physical activity that includes moving about the work area, standing, sitting, bending, reaching with hands and arms, lifting, pushing, pulling, talking, hearing and smelling. The team member will be frequently required to stoop, kneel, or crouch. He or she is required to have visual acuity to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned.
• Lifting requirements: The team member will occasionally be required to lift, push, pull, lower and/or move up to 30 lbs occasionally.
• Noise Level: The noise level in this environment is typically moderate to loud.
• Work schedule: The work schedule may fluctuate to include evenings, weekends, and holidays.