CAMP COACH

Job Description

Job Description

SUMMARY STATEMENT

Under the general supervision of the Camp Director, the Coach handles daily camp activities for an assigned group of campers in accordance with the Camp Hubbard standards of safety and excellence. The Coach works with the camp counselors and is immediately responsible for the children’s safety and participation. The Coach is the teacher, the motivator, and the leader. He/She plans sessions that incorporate a variety of skills. The Coach demonstrates leadership, management, and technical skills through effective collaboration, using team resources, progressive decision-making, and personal responsibility; demonstrates and fosters effective communication with other coaches, administrative staff, parents, and campers. The Coach is committed to fulfilling all duties with ethical conduct, community stewardship, individual initiative, and responsive service.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

This is a generalized job description. It defines the general character and scope of responsibilities. It is not intended to describe and does not necessarily list every duty for a given position.

1. Ensure customers and staff have an experience that exemplifies Camp Hubbard’s mission and philosophy: Hubbard provides a safe, active environment to encourage physical, social, and emotional growth for a lifetime of success.

2. Perform duties in a manner that exemplifies Camp Hubbard Core Values – Everyone is Family, Do Small Things With Great Love, Whatever It Takes, and Embrace Learning. Display these qualities in life, and teach campers and counselors how to display those qualities in their lives.

3. Know, understand, enforce, and follow all Camp Hubbard Core Values, programs, systems, policies, rules, regulations, safety guidelines, and emergency procedures associated with camp and all program areas. This includes, but is not limited to, being responsible for your campers’ health, safety, and their whereabouts at all times.

4. Demonstrate commitment to parents, campers, and staff being served through professional presentation of self, initiative, enthusiasm, personal attention, follow through, detail orientation, and flexibility.

5. Act as second in command to the Camp Director, willing and able to step into the Camp Director role when needed, including but not limited to, handling any phone calls, communicating with parents, and disciplinary issues.

6. Develop positive, supportive relationships with counselors, campers, and parents and provide motivational support and guidance. Deliver outstanding experiences for counselors and campers.

7. Communicate daily with the Camp Director regarding any camper, counselor, or parent situations and collaborate with the Camp Director in planning a resolution for the given situation.

8. Ongoing communication with Camp Director regarding weekly theme implementation, daily activities, schedules, equipment and/or facility issues.

9. Communicate professionally and patiently with parents regarding their campers’ experience, including any difficulties and/or concerns, using the customer’s name whenever possible and documenting inquiry/response when applicable and/or escalating the issue to the Camp Director.

10. Be available at all times upon camper check-in and departure to ensure full staff-parent communication at the beginning and end of the day.

11. At all times be aware that you are a “model” to all campers and to other staff. Set a positive example in conversation, exercise, personal habits, and attitude.

12. Promote good manners at mealtime and encourage common courtesy in serving and eating food.

13. Work with counselors to swiftly and effectively identify, respond, and resolve camper behavior issues and/or disputes involving campers.

14. Knowledge of all emergency action plans.

15. Actively monitors the pool deck and water; responsible for the safety of all campers in the pool area.

16. Help run weekly swim tests, go over pool rules daily, keep record of which campers have passed the swim test, and distribute life vests and pool bracelets.

17. Keep camp supplies and equipment in good shape; organize and put away needed class equipment; report damaged equipment; ensure facilities are kept clean, organized, free of litter, and safe.

18. Create lesson plans for each sport that allow all campers in the group to learn while having fun and experience success in any given camp activity.

19. Have the sport set up ready to go when the counselors and campers arrive.

20. Support counselors with group management, sunscreen procedures, leading games, and transitions to and from extended stay.

21. Follow the given daily schedule in a timely manner, communicate any changes to Camp Director and Counselors.

22. Familiarize yourself with the weekly curriculum and implement it to the best of one’s ability.

23. Observe each camper daily and check for cuts, bruises, rashes, or other indications of illness or injury.

24. During bus rides, provide constant supervision, always aware of camper activities.

25. Work as a member of a team and accomplish tasks with little direct supervision.

26. Attend staff meetings and training, as scheduled.

27. Learn continuously and move steadily and consistently toward ‘expert status’ in your specific job duties.

28. Arrive at camp location a minimum of 30 minutes before camp session.

29. Perform miscellaneous job-related duties.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

Internally work directly with the Camp Director for direction and oversight; work regularly with camp counselors. Work externally with students and parents.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS

Four years of high school. Must be able to work flexible hours with some evening work required. Emotional maturity. Enjoyment of sports and the outdoors. Genuine interest in character development of youth. Personal acceptance of the 4 core values of Camp Hubbard – Everyone is Family, Do Small Things with Great Love, Whatever It Takes, Embrace Learning. At least one year of experience working with youth or education classes, experience in camp, youth programs, recreation, working with children, or in a related field preferred. General knowledge of the sports, as well as the energy to play with and teach the campers. CPR/AED/FIRST AID Certification required. 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

Skills you must have because we cannot teach them to you:

• Warmth and Humor: The ability to draw customers in from first contact and make them feel like they WANT to become a part of the Hubbard Family. The ability to make customers and staff laugh without offending them. Demonstrate a passion for excellence.

• Communication: The ability to communicate clearly and professionally both verbally and in writing. Professionally and patiently handle incoming requests from customers and ensure that issues are resolved both promptly and thoroughly.

  • Verbal Communication