Sports Camp Coach

American Family Fitness; Fredericksburg (VA); On-site; USD 16,531 - 24,796; Full time

Job summary

American Family Fitness is seeking a coach for their youth camp program in Fredericksburg, VA. The role emphasizes coaching leadership, safety, and creating an engaging, positive environment for campers during all activities.

The coach will lead as head coach for the primary sport, develop age-appropriate lessons, supervise campers, and communicate with the Camp Coordinator about progress and needs. Training and orientation are required.

Qualifications

• Coaches must know the rules, strategies and techniques of their sport (as described in the game plan).
• Ability to manage groups and maintain safety during activities.

Responsibilities

• Arrives on time for class and stays after camp to assist members.
• Adheres to safety guidelines and company policies.
• Finds substitutions and informs the coordinator of changes.
• Attends mandatory meetings and training sessions.
• Reports hazards and equipment needs; maintains a positive, fit image for campers.
• Provides on-site supervision during camp hours and acts as head coach for the primary sport.

Job description

Job Description

Objective: Coaches instruct and work with campers to prepare them for competition. Coaches help campers to play their best individually or as a team in sports. They are experts on the rules, strategies, and techniques of their sports. Coaches must also know about sports equipment, physical fitness, and safety.

Reports to

Activities Coordinator

Game Plan

• Arrives on time for class (preferably 10 minutes prior to the scheduled class time) and stays after camp to answer any questions for members.
• Adheres to the company’s and the industry’s guidelines for safe and effective exercise.
• Adheres to the company’s rules and policies.
• Is responsible for finding substitutions. Also responsible for notifying the coordinator about all class substitutions that take place.
• Attends mandatory meetings and training sessions on a regular basis.
• Knows the company’s emergency policy and reports an incident to the club manager and Activities coordinator as soon as possible after the incident.
• Informs the coordinator of any equipment needs or malfunctions.
• Exemplifies a positive, fit, healthy image.
• Remember that he/she is a role model.
• Ensure a safe, positive, and fun environment for all campers.
• Provide on-site supervision during camp hours.
• Attend and participate in pre-camp orientation.
• Provide positive public relations with parents and campers.
• Serve as head coach for your primary sport.
• Develop a safe and age appropriate lessons for primary sports that reflect camp goals.
• Work with campers to develop appropriate skill progression, drills, and games for all activities selected. Plan and oversee appropriate and fun activities during planned or unplanned down time.
• Manage participant behavior.
• Supervise children during drop off and pick up.
• Conducts sign in, roll call, and sign out with all campers assigned to your group each day for each camp session.
• Communicate openly with Camp Coordinator as needed or appropriate.
• Inspect activity spaces for hazards, report hazards, and adjust programs accordingly.