Sports Camp Counselor

ABOUT NOTRE DAME HIGH SCHOOL

Notre Dame High School, a Catholic, college preparatory school sponsored by the Congregation of Holy Cross, educates the hearts and minds of students who are diverse in ethnicity, talent, and culture. As a community of faith, Notre Dame strives to form each student – spiritually, intellectually, and socially – to recognize the dignity of all persons and to serve the evolving needs of the world. Notre Dame faculty are expected to be men and women of integrity and able to espouse Catholic, Holy Cross, and Notre Dame mission values that will set a positive example for all students.

OVERVIEW OF POSITION

The Sports Camp Counselor is responsible for supervising, instructing, and engaging children in grades K-8 during Notre Dame High School's Summer Sports Camp. The Counselor leads age-appropriate athletic activities, ensures the safety and well-being of all campers, models good sportsmanship and character, and creates a fun, inclusive, and faith-centered environment consistent with Notre Dame's Holy Cross Catholic mission.

This is a seasonal summer position, our sports camp runs Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. from June 15^th to July 2^nd (no camp on June 19^th).

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervise assigned groups of campers (K-8) throughout the camp day, maintaining accurate attendance and ensuring camper safety at all times.
• Plan, lead, and actively participate in age-appropriate sports, games, drills, and team-building activities.
• Teach fundamental sports skills, rules, and sportsmanship in a positive, encouraging manner suited to a range of ages and ability levels.
• Enforce camp rules, safety protocols, and behavior expectations consistently and fairly.
• Monitor campers during arrival, dismissal, snack and lunch breaks, water breaks, and transitions between activities.
• Respond promptly to injuries, conflicts, or behavioral concerns, and report incidents to the Athletic Director or designated supervisor.
• Communicate professionally and respectfully with parents, guardians, fellow staff, and campers.
• Set up, maintain, and put away athletic equipment and camp facilities; keep activity areas clean and organized.
• Serve as a positive role model, demonstrating integrity, kindness, and the values of Notre Dame's Holy Cross Catholic mission.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Athletic Director or camp leadership.

• Must be at least 18 years of age; high school diploma.
• Prior experience working with children in a camp, coaching, tutoring, babysitting, or youth-program setting.
• Background or strong interest in athletics; ability to instruct fundamental skills across multiple sports (e.g., basketball, soccer, flag football, volleyball, kickball).
• Ability to pass a background check and complete any required safe-environment training.
• Energetic, patient, and dependable, with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to remain on feet, actively participate in physical activities, and work outdoors in varying weather conditions for the duration of the camp day.
• Ability to lift and carry athletic equipment up to 30 pounds.

Salary : $20 - $21