Description

Girl Scouts of Northern New Jersey is looking for energetic, fun, organized, and caring staff to provide memorable experiences to girls in a safe and engaging Summer Camp environment! Lake Rickabear Day Camp sits on 332 acres of land including a beautiful 40-acre, spring-fed lake, perfect for swimming, pedal boating, paddle boarding, and row boating. The Athletics Specialist will develop and implement an age-appropriate athletics curriculum to educate and inspire campers to participate in a variety of sports-related activities at camp and guide campers through a variety of activities including but not limited to basketball, pickleball, gaga, and field games.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to: 

• Develop and implement an age-appropriate athletics curriculum
• Activity areas include but are not limited to: basketball, pickleball, gaga, and field games 
• Maintain strict safety procedures set forth by GSNNJ 
• Attend pre-camp training and conduct training to encourage staff to participate during athletic activities 
• Maintain communication with Unit Leaders, Counselors, and Junior Counselors regarding camper behavior and supervision 
• Instruct and facilitate a group of up to 20 girls, providing fun, informative, and skill building athletic games and activities 
• Plan, coordinate, and supervise special programs for Special Interest Day 
• Assist in planning and leading games and campfire program for all 3 overnights until 9:30 pm 
• Keep a supply of appropriate rainy day activity resources available 
• Maintain cleanliness, organization, and safety of sports equipment and shed 
• Conduct safety orientation of equipment and safety procedures 
• Provide resources for unit staff to develop unit projects, lessons, and programs 
• Maintain files of ideas and directions of athletic programs 
• Write and submit a seasonal report and evaluation of the season's athletic program activities 
• Promote high camper and staff morale 
• Document and diligently report any health and welfare concerns to the Camp Health Supervisor 
• Must be able to stay and sleep over for at least one out of the three overnights 
• Must be able to stay at camp until the end of campfire for the overnights not staying overnight for 
• Perform other duties as assigned 

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age 
• Desire and ability to supervise, lead, and positively manage campers and work with other staff in a cooperative, team-oriented camp atmosphere 
• Ability to teach skills to campers of all ages and staff in a safe, inclusive, enthusiastic, and fun way 
• Ability to use sound judgement surrounding safety procedures 
• Must be attentive and timely 
• Regularly speak, read, write, interpret, and respond to words in the English language 
• Must be able to communicate well with other staff and community partners 
• Ability to schedule and develop a program for athletics,
• Knowledge of the sports (including but not limited to basketball and pickleball), 
• Knowledge of Girl Scouting, leadership skills, and proven instructional experience.
• Individual must be in physical condition to perform duties.
•  Hold or be willing to obtain current certification of standard First Aid and CPR (training to be provided). 

Physical Requirements 

• Walking, standing, bending, stooping, reaching and ability to lift and move up to 30 pounds. 
• Daily exposure to seasonal weather conditions. 
• Must be able to work in a rustic camp environment with limited access to electricity, cell phone service and internet.