Volleyball Camp Counselor - Wintrust Sports Complex
Sports Facilities Companies
- Chicago, IL
- Permanent
- Part-time
- Supervise and coach group of up to 15 campers each day
- Maintain updated rosters and camper forms while on duty
- Organize, instruct, and supervise children while they engage in group and individual sports activities
- Interact with parents via phone and email in a professional and polite manner
- Utilize appropriate behavior management techniques
- Perform all responsibilities in a manner that guarantees the safety of campers
- Assist with early morning drop-off and/or late pick-up for camp
- Assist other counselors/coaches with all camp activities
- Set-up, tear-down, and clean up each area
- Perform other related duties as directed and/or required
- Experience in a day camp or sports camp setting working with children
- Collegiate or high school athletic experience preferred
- College degree preferred; or currently in school, working towards a degree
- Varied experience with recreational and athletic activities; knowledge of basic sports skills and instruction and knowledge of sports rules and regulations
- 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
- Licenses and Certifications: CPR and first aid certifications encouraged
- Must be able to lift 40 pounds waist high
- May be required to sit or stand for extended periods of time whether indoors or outdoors, and squat, stoop or bend
- Must be able to walk to identify problems or hazards as well as work with children during recreational activities