Camp Counselor - Bill Noble Park

CAMP COUNSELOR - Bill Noble ParkNRC SFM, LLCLOCATION: Gardendale, ALDEPARTMENT: EVENTSREPORTS TO: EVENTS MANAGERSTATUS: PART-TIME/SEASONAL (NON-EXEMPT)ABOUT THE COMPANY:Bill Noble Park is a premier sport, recreation and entertainment destination focused on improving the health and economic vitality of Gardendale, AL. 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.Bill Noble Park is a managed facility by Sports Facilities Management, LLC, a Sports Facilities Companies (SFC) company. SFC 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 has been 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 Camp Counselor engages and supervises groups of children ages 5-12 years old 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 Camp Director in a variety of sports, including basketball, flag football, soccer and volleyball. Responsible for maintaining effective discipline and safety procedures during all camp activities.PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING:Supervise and coach group of 8-10 campers each dayMaintain updated rosters and camper forms while on dutyOrganize, instruct, and supervise children while they engage in group and individual sports activitiesInteract with parents via phone and email in a professional and polite mannerUtilize appropriate behavior management techniquesPerform all responsibilities in a manner that guarantees the safety of campersAssist with early morning drop-off and/or late pick-up for campAssist other counselors/coaches with all camp activitiesPerform other related duties as directed and/or requiredMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Experience in a day camp or sports camp setting working with childrenCollegiate or high school athletic experience preferredCollege degree preferred; or currently in school, working towards a degreeVaried experience with recreational and athletic activities; knowledge of basic sports skills and instruction and knowledge of sports rules and regulationsAbility to work with and communicate well with children ages 5-12 years and their parents as well as other staffAbility to lead and involve campers in various sports activitiesAbility to edit MS Word/Excel documents and send email messages with attachments to parentsAbility to provide first aid and emotional support and assistance to children ages 5-12Ability to coordinate the use of facilities and activities for a large group of childrenAbility to maintain effective relationships with employeesAbility to communicate effectively with children, adults, and other staffLicenses and Certifications: CPR and first aid certifications requiredWORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:Must be able to lift 40 pounds waist highMay be required to sit or stand for extended periods of time whether indoors or outdoors, and squat, stoop or bendMust be able to walk to identify problems or hazards as well as work with children during recreational activities