SUMMER DAY CAMP COUNSELOR

Iron Peak Sports & Events, LLC

LOCATION: Hillsborough, NJ

DEPARTMENT: YOUTH PROGRAMS

REPORTS TO: CAMP DIRECTOR

STATUS: PART-TIME (SEASONAL)

ABOUT THE COMPANY:

Iron Peak Sports & Events is a premier sport, recreation and entertainment destination focused on improving the health and economic vitality of Hillsborough, NJ. You will be joining a championship level team focused on fun, fulfillment and service built to enrich the community as well as your career and personal growth.

Iron Peak Sports & Events is the epicenter for positivity for our community. Our facility is a celebration of finding out who you are and empowering you to be you best self. At Iron Peak we want you to find camaraderie and a sense of belonging. In addition, we believe in finding joy in unexpected places, and cherishing defeats by making them successes. We are the pinnacle of sports, events, and entertainment.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Counselors will lead and supervise groups of children, ages 3-14 years old, in a variety of sports and recreational activities, while ensuring a fun and safe atmosphere that creates memorable experiences for all campers at Iron Peak. Counselors are responsible for carrying out lesson plans designed by the Camp Director and within a variety of activities.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING:

• Ensure a group of assigned campers is supervised and safe
• Utilize appropriate behavior management techniques
• Prepare and lead a variety of activities that are age-appropriate
• Model good behavior for campers as it relates to sportsmanship, manners, and respectfulness
• Identify teachable moments and capitalize on them
• Perform all responsibilities in a manner that guarantees the safety of campers
• Facilitate and encourage participation, fun, and inclusivity in camp activities
• Interact with parents in a professional and polite manner
• Organize and maintain updated camper forms and information for each week
• Assist with before/after camp drop-off, check-in, and sign-out
• Assist other counselors/coaches with camp duties

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred
• 1 year of experience supervising and working with children, preferably as a camp counselor, coach, before/after school monitor, caregiver, daycare provider, or teacher
• CPR, First Aid, AED certification required and current (course offered at Iron Peak, pre-camp)
• Flexible work schedule and regular attendance is necessary
• Experience with a variety of recreational, adventure, and/or athletic activities; knowledge of basic sport skills and instruction
• Proven ability to maintain a safe environment for others in adherence with provided protocol and standards
• Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, engage, and lead activities for large groups of children
• Ability to maintain focus and safety in a high-volume, fast-paced environment
• Must be detail-orientated and have outstanding organizational, multi-task, and communication skills
• Ability to remain calm and focused in challenging and stressful situations
• Must be respectful and friendly to our campers, families, guests, and fellow staff

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Must be able to lift 40 pounds waist high
• Will be required to sit or stand for extended periods of time whether indoors or outdoors, and squat, stoop or bend
• Must be able to identify problems and/or hazards and resolve or report to management
• Must comply with safety and health code standards
• Facility has intermittent noise