VOLLEYBALL CAMP COUNSELOR - Wintrust Sports Complex
Sports Facilities Management, LLC
LOCATION: Bedford Park, IL
DEPARTMENT: EVENT TEAM
REPORTS TO: FEC MANAGER
STATUS: PART TIME (NON EXEMPT)
ABOUT THE COMPANY:
Wintrust Sports Complex is a premier sport, recreation and entertainment destination focused on improving the health and economic vitality of Bedford Park, IL. You will be joining a championship level team focused on fun, fulfillment and service built to enrich the community as well as your career and personal growth.
Wintrust Sports Complex is a member of The Sports Facilities Companies (SFC) and is the nation's leading resource for managing and developing sports, recreation, wellness, and events facilities. We provide a highly collaborative and supportive culture that raises our team members to new levels of career growth. Together, we will carve a path in a hyper-growing industry where you will enjoy the journey and learn from the industry's best while having some fun.
SFC was awarded national recognition as a Top Workplace and is considered a workplace of choice. Our mission-focused company is highly entrepreneurial, team-oriented with a culture centered on collaboration, accountability, excellence, and service. We are growing rapidly and looking for high performers at every level to grow with us.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Sports Camp Counselor engages and supervises groups of children ages 5-12 in a variety of sports activities and ensures that they have a positive, enjoyable, and safe experience in group activities. Responsible for carrying out lesson plans designed by the Camp Director / FEC Manager for volleyball. Responsible for maintaining effective discipline and safety procedures during all camp activities.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING:
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Supervise and coach group of up to 15 campers each day
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Maintain updated rosters and camper forms while on duty
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Organize, instruct, and supervise children while they engage in group and individual sports activities
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Interact with parents via phone and email in a professional and polite manner
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Utilize appropriate behavior management techniques
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Perform all responsibilities in a manner that guarantees the safety of campers
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Assist with early morning drop-off and/or late pick-up for camp
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Assist other counselors/coaches with all camp activities
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Set-up, tear-down, and clean up each area
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Perform other related duties as directed and/or required
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
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Experience in a day camp or sports camp setting working with children
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Collegiate or high school athletic experience preferred
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College degree preferred; or currently in school, working towards a degree
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Varied experience with recreational and athletic activities; knowledge of basic sports skills and instruction and knowledge of sports rules and regulations
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Ability to work with and communicate well with children ages 5-12 years and their parents as well as other staff
- Ability to lead and involve campers in various sports activities
- Ability to provide first aid, risk management, and emotional support and assistance to children ages 5-12
- Ability to coordinate the use of facilities and activities for a large group of children
- Ability to maintain effective relationships with employees
- Ability to communicate effectively with children, adults, and other staff
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Licenses and Certifications: CPR and first aid certifications encouraged
WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
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Must be able to lift 40 pounds waist high
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May be required to sit or stand for extended periods of time whether indoors or outdoors, and squat, stoop or bend
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Must be able to walk to identify problems or hazards as well as work with children during recreational activities