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Description

The Emory Sports Fitness Camp (SFC) was founded in 1965 by members of the full-time teaching faculty in the Department of Physical Education. Their goal was to provide children with a fun and safe environment in which to foster a life-long appreciation for physical activity. Children today need physical activity more than ever! Thousands of children have benefitted from the program over the last 55 years and former campers now bring their children to the camp. SFC hosts approximately 85 children each week ages 5-12.

Counselors are responsible for leading groups of children ages 5-12 throughout sport-specific activities during Emory Sports Fitness Camp. Counselors are expected to engage and participate with children and to provide leadership to group. Counselors are expected to demonstrate effective group management techniques and to approach position creatively to ensure learning, development, and fun for campers. Counselors must be able to enforce appropriate safety regulations and emergency procedures. Counselors should understand appropriate guidance and discipline techniques for various ages which may be necessary during camp. Groups of children will be divided by age with two counselors per group.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Must be able to lead and participate along with groups of campers in various physical activities and in indoor and outdoor settings.
• Experience in one or more of the following areas is desired: physical or sports education, childcare, camp counseling, team building, experiential education, recreational activities, outdoor recreation, arts & crafts and aquatics
• Understanding of the demands of a multi-cultural environment
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with children, peers, and Camp Administration staff
• Prioritize risk management in the activities and games that they lead
• Willingness to utilize a variety of techniques in resolving conflict
• Counselors are mandatory child abuse reporters (training will be provided)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be at least 18 years of age prior to the start of Emory Sports Fitness Camp
• High school diploma or GED required
• All staff must pass a background check prior to employment
• At least one year of experience working with school-aged children or teens in a group setting is highly preferred
• CPR, AED and First Aid certification is required by the start of camp (training will be provided if needed)

NOTE: Position tasks are generally required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location. Remote work from home day options may be granted at department discretion. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Training: May 29-31st from approximately 10 AM-4 PM daily

Camp dates for 2024:

Week 1: June 3rd-7thWeek 2: June 10th-14thWeek 3: June 17th-21st (Juneteenth Observed)Week 4: June 24th-28th

Application DeadlinePriority deadline: March 22, 2024Applications will be considered through April 5, 2024

With your application, please answer the following questions in your cover letter/statement of intent:

1. Why have you applied to be an Emory Sports Fitness Camp Counselor?2. This is a general sports fitness camp. What is your experience working in a sport setting or facilitating group activities?3. Campers ages range from 5-12 years old. What do you hope to gain from working with this population?

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