Sports Camp Counselor LIU Post

Basic Function and Scope of Responsibilities:

The Sports Camp Counselor will be responsible for guiding children between the grades of third and eighth through their camp experience to create a fun and safe environment. This position must be able to lead and motivate campers while actively supervising their designated camp programming.

The main responsibility of this position is to help maintain a high level of program quality and establish a positive relationship with all campers and their families. Camp Counselors serve as positive role models to youth and teens in accordance with Long Island University standards.

Camp Counselor Responsibilities:

Camp supervision

Direct handling of onsite hazards and/or problems that may arise

Communicate verbally with campers individually each day

Escort campers from sign-in table to assigned fields each morning and back each evening

Work as assigned by head camp coach to assist with camp programming

Training, Skills, Knowledge, Experience:

Basic understanding of designated sport

Health and safety knowledge to ensure the safety of campers

Excellent interpersonal skills for working with campers

Exemplify great communication skills when working with coaches and summer staff

Ability to work as part of a team

Working Conditions:

Basic daily hours are required to execute the position's role responsibly.

Working outdoors for extended periods of time.

LIU is an equal opportunity employer. LIU is committed to extending equal opportunity in employment to all qualified candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of our academic community.

LIU encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital or parental status, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, veteran or military status, age, disability or any other basis protected by applicable local, state or federal laws. Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the United States.