Position: Camp Counsellor (Sports Camp)
Aspire for Higher (A4H) is a not for profit organization that uses sports as a vehicle to engage, empower, educate youth and young people across Canada. We offer a number of programs including: summer camps, leagues, Jr. NBA and much more. We are looking for a summer camp coach this summer to help us deliver a summer sports camp experience for youth in Mississauga and Brampton.
Job Requirements:
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Working towards a Secondary School Diploma/College Diploma or University Degree
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Previous experience working with children (3-5 years of age) is an asset
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Previous experience coaching and/or teaching sports an asset
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Employment offer is conditional upon receipt of a Criminal Record Search - Vulnerable Sector Screening
Job Responsibilities:
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Under the direction of the camp director, the successful candidate is responsible to plan and implement an inclusive sports camp program that meets the needs of all participants.
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To ensure supervision of participants at all times and provide a safe and enjoyable experience by adhering to all safety and emergency procedures.
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To provide quality customer service to participants, volunteers and parents
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To conduct safety checks of program equipment and facilities daily. Reporting anything that may impact the quality and safe delivery of the program in a timely manner.
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Work both independently and in a team environment to complete assigned tasks
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To perform other related duties as assigned
Skill Requirements:
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Proven track record of working with people and the ability to build relationships
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You are positive, enthusiastic and have an endless supply of energy.
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Strengths include attention to detail, organized, problem solving and decision-making.
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Customer service oriented and able to work independently.
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Interested in meeting new people and speaking confidently in a small group setting.
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Reliable, punctual, hard work and motivated self-starter.
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Knowledge and interest of sports (basketball, soccer, etc)
Hourly Rate: $15.00 - $16.00 based on experience
Hourly Rate: $15.00 - $16.00 based on experience. Camp will take place for 3 - 5 weeks in July from Monday - Friday. There will be mandatory training 1 weekend of training in June.
Please email camp@a4hsports.ca with your resume. We thank all that applied but only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.