Summer Sports Camp Group Lead

Urban Youth Kings & Queens mission is to educate and empower Philadelphia’s children and adolescents through wellness, sports, and after-school programs to recognize their talents, pursue college, and become leaders in their communities.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Urban Youth Kings & Queens is looking for reliable, responsible, enthusiastic, Sports Camp Group Leader to develop, implement and manage our day to day programming activities and opportunities for our Summer Camp.

Through this opportunity, the Group Leader would lead a group of campers through a daily schedule of activities through Arts & Crafts, Music, Dance and more while providing adequate oversight to campers and support staff, while ensuring the health and safety of each child’s well being.

Specific duties include:

• Assist with the planning, implementing, and evaluation of all activities ensuring campers have a positive and engaging experience (typically 10 - 25 children)
• Lead, officiate, or assist with sports instruction and drills (eg.. soccer, basketball, flag football, and lacrosse)
• Provide guidance, training, and feedback to staff members, including youth workers, to ensure they are equipped to effectively support the campersServe as the point of contact for campers, staff, and parents, communicating updated, concerns and relevant information.
• Setup and breakdown of necessary equipment and play space
• Ensure all necessary materials and equipment needed is available and safe for use
• Assist with the creation and oversight of staff schedules and training when needed
• Be responsible for all documentation including daily rosters, incident reports, checklist, parent communication and weekly newsletters
• Collaborate with family members to ensure any questions or concerns are addressed
• Communicate effectively with Program Director on a daily/weekly basis, both orally and in writing
• Lead special instructions, skills and drills, and group activities when necessary
• Teach various skills and techniques to assist players with instruction and drills
• Other duties as assigned

REQUIREMENTS :

- Experience working with young children (2 years of prior experience working with children in camp setting, or in a youth coaching and athletics

- Reliable transportation to and from location

- Current clean background check or ability to obtain one (Child Abuse, Criminal Background, FIrst Aid & CPR)

- High energy, strong problem-solving abilities, excellent communication, and patience

WORKING CONDITIONS :

- Primarily outdoors on fields, courts, or in gymnasiums, requiring significant mobility and stamina

- Must be able to actively participate in sports, run, and lift/carry equipment weighing at least 35lbs

Pay: $18.00 per hour

Application Question(s):

• Are you able to withstand working outside in the heat for an extended period of time.
• Are you able to actively participate in sports, run, and lift/carry equipment weighing at least 35lbs

Experience:

• Playing or Coaching: 2 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Philadelphia, PA 19144 (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18