Summer Day Camp Sports Specialist

KE Camps is the leading provider of summer camps for country clubs nationwide. We partner with over 230 private clubs all over the country to implement traditional-style day camps for elementary-aged children. Our Staff are the backbone of our programs and therefore, we pride ourselves on giving them an incredible amount of support. As a staff member, we guarantee you will feel a part of the KE Camps Team!

As a Camp Sports Specialist, you will be directly responsible for implementing weekly Sports activities, in coordination with your Camp Director. The role of a Specialist is to teach, participate, build relationships and have fun while ensuring the physical and emotional safety of every child during the provided activity sessions.

Camp Specialist Qualities

• Ability to help children grow in character, experiences and insights
• Ability to guard the health and well-being of campers at all times
• Prior experience working with children
• Ability to successfully plan, prepare for and structure weekly Sports activities
• Training and experience in teaching at least one year in Sports -related programming
• Ability to lead a group of children
• Enthusiastic, Responsible, Dependable, Consistent, Level-Headed, Flexible, and Calm in all situations
• CPR/First Aid Certified OR willing to become certified before the summer begins

Camp Specialist Responsibilities

• Work with group of campers and provide a fun, safe and exciting camp experience
• Cooperate with fellow counselors and Camp Director during activity period
• Support Camp Director in establishing rules and emergency procedures with campers
• Develop and deliver a specialty program that is appropriate for the age and ability of the campers
• Plan 1-5 activity periods per week relating to your specialty lasting for 30-60 minutes in length
• Write activity plans that meet camp outcomes and the abilities of the campers
• Provide list of supplies/equipment needed to your Camp Director at least one week in advance of the lesson(s)
• Coordinate lesson time with the Camp Director at least one week in advance and submit activity plans to both Camp Director and the KE Camps office by the Sunday prior to the camp week
• Complete other duties, as assigned

Our camp is located at Canoe Brook Country Club in Summit, NJ. Camp will run Monday-Thursday from June 15 through August 6 - staff members must be available to work the full camp season.

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