Summer Sport Camp Instructor

MNP Community & Sport Centre; Calgary; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Summer Sport Camp Instructor to lead and enhance the camp experience for children. This role involves ensuring safety, providing leadership, and organizing engaging activities that promote physical literacy. With a focus on teamwork and communication, you'll collaborate with co-workers to create a positive environment. The position offers free facility access, employee recognition programs, and opportunities for professional development. If you have a passion for sports and working with children, this is the perfect opportunity to make a difference in young lives!

Benefits

Free facility access

Employee recognition program

Annual staff events

Free parking

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience working with children.
• Previous coaching or camp counseling experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety and supervision of camp participants.
• Plan and organize physical literacy-enriched sessions.

Skills

Communication Skills

Leadership

Organizational Skills

Teamwork

Problem-Solving

Education

CPR C/AED Certification

Standard First Aid Certification

National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP)

Job description

Calgary
MNP Community & Sport Centre
2225 Macleod Trail SE
Calgary, AB T2G5B6, CAN

Calgary
MNP Community & Sport Centre
2225 Macleod Trail SE
Calgary, AB T2G5B6, CAN

Role: The Summer Sport Camp Instructor will be responsible for the customer experience, leadership, organization, and the planning of our camps.

Reports to: Manager of Sport Services and Children’s Program Coordinator

What’s In It for You:

• Free facility access based on hours worked plus a variety of free and discounted programs & services.
• Employee recognition program.
• Annual staff events including BBQs, Corporate Challenge, December holiday party and many more.
• Free parking and close to transit with a C-train and bus stop steps away.

What You’ll Do:

Customer Experience

• Communicate all pertinent information (camp changes, areas where a child may need extra support, accidents, and injuries) to the parents and/or guardians of the participant in a positive and professional manner.
• Communicate and collaborate with co-workers to provide an engaging and well- organized camp.

Leadership

• Supervise participants throughout all parts of the camp, including during lunch, to ensure their safety.
• Ensure that camp participants are disciplined in a positive, proactive, and appropriate manner which does not hinder safety or self-esteem in any way.
• Respond to emergency situations using training and MNP Community & Sport Centre Policies and Procedures.
• Fill out accident/incident reports when required and follow up as needed.
• Carry a first aid kit and camp radio at all times.
• Be an active participant in the pools during swim time while ensuring the safety of participants (Camp Instructors MUST swim throughout pool sessions).
• Respect and maintain equipment and supplies and encourage camp participants to do the same.

Organizing and Planning

• Plan physical literacy-enriched sessions for participants including sports, cooperative games, teambuilding, and wide games.
• Be aware of any medical conditions within camp groups by reading through the medical packages distributed.
• Follow daily camp schedule, using replacement activities of equal value where necessary.
• Set up and take down of equipment.

Training

• Attend in-services, meetings, and training as required.

What You’ll Need:

Availability

• June 7 & 8 and 14 & 15 (training)
• Monday - Friday from July 2 – August 29; 8.5-hour shifts scheduled between 7:15 AM and 5:45 PM

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience working with children.
• Previous coaching, camp counseling or teaching experience is an asset.
• Experience with children with disabilities and/or special needs is an asset.
• High energy and enthusiasm levels and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills with children and co-workers
• Proven track record working independently and in a team environment.
• Must be comfortable swimming daily in deep water without a personal floatation device.

Education

• CPR C/AED (recertified within 1 year) and Standard First Aid (recertified within 2 years) – required before employment can commence
• Police clearance with vulnerable sector check
• National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) Part A / Level 1 Theory in badminton, basketball, track and field, triathlon or volleyball instruction is considered an asset.
• Program-specific training and experience is considered an asset.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:

We value the uniqueness and perspectives of all employees and are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives to create a feeling of belonging for all of our team members at MNP Community & Sport Centre. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified candidates. MNP Community & Sport Centre provides support in its recruitment process to candidates with disabilities; including accommodation, that takes into account candidates’ accessibility needs. Please connect with our Human Resources team if you require accommodation within the recruitment process.

All candidates applying to MNP Community & Sport Centre must have legal authorization to work in Canada with no restrictions.