This is the perfect job if you:
- Have experience playing ultimate frisbee on a college or club team, and have a passion for the game.
- Are knowledgeable about the skills and tactics of ultimate.
- Have availability to run youth camps in Chicago and the suburbs throughout the summer, and have time to plan and promote the camps in the spring.
- Can communicate with players, parents, and program coordinators in a positive manner.
- Have good character and act as a positive role model.
Description:
1. Direct, supervise, and organize participants within activities and throughout the program in order to meet the intended camper outcomes.
- Apply energy and fun in working with participants through communication, relationship development, respect for diversity, involvement, and empowerment of youth.
- Ensure participants are always properly supervised.
- Be aware of and implement safety guidelines, especially related to COVID-19 procedures.
2. Develop and implement activities for participants within the program’s guidelines.
- Use our foundation curriculum to provide a progression of activities within the framework of individual and group interests and abilities.
3. Maintain high standards of health and safety in all activities for participants and staff.
- Provide the daily care of each participant within your supervision including recognition of personal health needs.
- Be alert to participants and staff needs and assist them with personal and/or health problems; discuss with Youth Director when appropriate.
- Be alert to equipment and facilities to ensure utilization, proper care, and maintenance is adhered to; report repairs needed promptly to Youth Director.
4. Be a role model to participants and staff in your attitude and behavior.
- Follow and uphold all safety and security rules and procedures.
- Set a good example for participants and others regarding general camp procedures and practices including sanitation, schedule, and sportsmanship.
5. Represent the program when interacting with parents or community members.
- Provide parents appropriate feedback and information as needed for their participants to have a successful experience.
- Follow safety and security protocols when participants are in public while presenting a positive image of the program.
Additional responsibilities:
- Dedicate time during the spring to coordinating camp logistics with the Youth Director and key departments (e.g. Marketing, Operations, Corporate Partnerships, Community Relations).
- Assign campers to groups, assess their ability to work on different skills, and offer regular feedback to continuously improve performance.
- Ensure that all necessary forms are in place before a child enters any program, including up-to-date registration packets, waivers, fees, etc.
- Monitor the daily camp enrollment and maintain accurate attendance records for staff and campers.
- Notify parents/ guardians of children about session dates, theme days, and schedule changes well in advance; remain accessible to parents throughout the summer.
- Maintain and enforce all camp safety rules and policies; recognize, prevent, and correct safety hazards; monitor the health and safety of all campers and staff.
- Ensure that all program equipment and supplies are ordered, available, and properly maintained during the summer
- Act as a key player in problem solving staff/camper issues and parental concerns; be able to identify camper behavior issues and respond with corrective steps
Dates/Times:
March-May: Most pre-camp work is done remotely, ~2-4 hours per week.
June-August: Monday – Friday (8:30am – 4:00pm), facilitating day camps in assigned locations.
Locations:
- Chicago
- North suburbs (Evanston)
- West suburbs (Elmhurst/Wheaton)
- South suburbs (Hyde Park/Oak Lawn/Homewood)
Transportation required.
Qualifications: (Minimum Education and Experience)
- Must be 18 years of age or older.
- Able to interact with all age levels.
- Experience working with K-8th grade children required.
- Demonstrated leadership experience (staff management experience a plus).
- Camp experience is a bonus, though not required.
Job Types: Part-time, Contract, Temporary
Schedule:
Application Question(s):
- Please tell us about your background in ultimate frisbee.
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Shift availability:
Work Location: Multiple locations