Sports Academy Counselor

JOB OBJECTIVE:

Responsible for the implementation of academy duties to create a safe and fun experience.

ABOUT YOU:
You are a leader and mentor to participants during daily activities. You keep participants engaged in the sport and activities.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Assist in leading all planned activities.
• Coach the academy sport to participants in a fun and professional manner.
• Communicate effectively and professionally with other staff and participants.
• Ability to recognize participants developmental needs.
• Assist the lead staff in planning and implementing coaching and activities.
• Ensure proper use of all supplies, materials and resources that are available.
• Conform with academy schedule and agency policies.
• Serve as a good example for participants including appropriate language and dress, punctuality, and display of good sportsmanship.
• Encourage respect and a positive spirit each day.
• Help each participant adjust to and grow within the academy setting.
• Follow all proper agency mandates.
• Extinguish any complaints, problems, and negative situations that might arise.
• Keep Academy Coordinator informed of all extraordinary incidents.
• Assist and execute other duties when appropriately needed.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to work with diverse populations.
• Experience working with youth, staff, and within an agency.
• Ability to effectively assist with the academy sport.
• Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Function as a team member.
• Ability to adapt, develop, and implement high quality programming.
• High problem-solving attitude with a safety focus.
• Ability to work independently, efficiently, and professionally, without supervision.

SALARY/HOURS:

$17 per hour

8:30am-4pm, Monday-Friday from July 6th, 2026 - August 21st, 2026

BENEFITS (for full time employees)
The JCC of Staten Island is committed to keeping you and your family healthy and happy through a comprehensive benefits program. Offerings include: subsidized options for Medical; offerings for Dental and Vision coverage, FSA and Dependent Care. We also offer free LTD, STD, Life Insurance, a Pension, 403B, generous program discounts, free membership, ample time off and much more!

ABOUT US
The Jewish Community Center of Staten Island was founded in 1929 with the goal of creating a home for the Jewish community by offering social, recreational, and educational activities. Over time, that mission expanded to help anyone who walked through the doors of any of our facilities. The JCC has become a true community center—not just for the Jewish community, but for the entirety of Staten Island.
Programs serve the needs we see in our community and are constantly expanding to meet new demand. We serve people of all walks of life, from young children to seniors and everyone in between. The JCC is proud to offer services that help improve the quality of life for people on Staten Island and beyond. We strive to help those in need as well as provide recreational and educational opportunities for our members. The JCC of Staten Island is dedicatedto encouraging harmony throughout the community by providing facilities and programs that areopen to all regardless of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or political affiliation. Everyone is welcome at the JCC.