TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION PLEASE APPLY HERE: https://peak.prismhr-hire.com/job/530150/team-sports-program-counselor
POSITION SUMMARY: The Team Sports Program Counselor provides campers opportunities to play and explore team sports. The main objective of the LVC team sport program is to build cooperation skills and build awareness of different cultural traditions through sports.
BASIC FUNCTION AND RESPONSIBILITY
- Live in a cabin with a co-counselor and 8 campers, and provide active supervision and attention to the physical and emotional wellbeing of campers during all on-duty hours.
- Provide age and ability appropriate team sports activities such as soccer, ultimate frisbee, gaga ball, cricket, rugby, etc.
- Complete participation notes and attendance notes daily for all campers who attended team sports activities.
- Communicate with co-counselor and supervisor appropriately to balance responsibilities as a program instructor with responsibilities as a cabin counselor.
- Actively participate in camp life and programming including evening activities, camper choice time, theme days, bus duty, and more.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
- This position is compensated at a rate of $650 per week, pre-tax.
- Our summer seasonal staff are paid on a bi-weekly basis and are classified as exempt, seasonal employees.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES
- Key competencies: Grit, Growth Mindset, Self Management, Teamwork, Empathy, and Initiative
- Experience teaching sports activities or games.
- Belief that with the right support and access to quality programs and experiences, all young people are able to achieve at the highest level imaginable.
- Enthusiasm about new experiences and ability to self-manage to bring a consistent level of energy all summer long.
REQUIREMENTS & CERTIFICATIONS
- Must be able to reside on the LVC resident camp property in Boscobel, WI starting with two weeks of staff training in June and ending after the last camp program lets out in mid-August.
- Must be at least 18 and/or have a high school diploma or GED to apply.
- Current age-appropriate CPR, AED, and First Aid Certification (PEAK will provide during staff training if needed)
REPORTING AND RELATIONSHIPS
- The Team Sports Program Counselor reports to the Assistant Director of Camp Programs & Expeditions
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS
- The camp environment is often hot, humid, or rainy. You must be able to work outside for sustained periods of time without air conditioning.
- Position requires standing, stooping, sitting, running, other sports-related actions, and walking long distances in hilly terrain.
- Position requires working weekends and nights, with time off in between camp sessions. Camp days are often long and at times require late night camper support. Staff will have daily scheduled breaks.
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:
The above job description is not intended as, nor should it be construed as, exhaustive of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made in appropriate circumstances to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.
PEAK Initiative is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.