Tennis Specialist

Camp Stein; Prescott (AZ); Hybrid; USD 13,650 - 22,750; Full time

Job summary

Camp Daisy and Harry Stein, operated by Congregation Beth Israel in Scottsdale, seeks a Tennis Program Lead to oversee all tennis activities for campers in Prescott, AZ. The role involves planning, implementing, and teaching tennis during cabin hours and elective periods, with strong emphasis on safety and fun for youth.

Youth coaching experience, good communication, and a team player mindset are essential, along with the ability to live in a camp cabin environment and collaborate with directors

Qualifications

• Experience with camping environments or similar program settings.
• Previous experience in a specialty area similar to Camp Stein.

Responsibilities

• Plan and run the Tennis program for all age groups during cabin activities and elective periods.
• Orient staff and campers to tennis equipment, rules, and procedures.
• Create lesson plans for all ages; teach basic skills, drills, games.
• Coordinate with Health Center on campers with special needs in relation to tennis.
• Maintain tennis areas, keep supplies organized, and track equipment.

Skills

Communication

Youth coaching

Leadership

Responsibility

Team player

Job description

Camp Daisy and Harry Stein, owned and operated by Congregation Beth Israel in Scottsdale, is a unique and exciting place. A Jewish overnight summer camp nestled in the majestic Bradshaw Forest of Prescott, Arizona, it is a place where campers discover more about themselves, their abilities, & their Judaism. A summer of fun, a lifetime of memories!

We are seeking and enthusiastic individual to oversee and run our Tennis program. We are looking for an individual experienced in coaching and/or leading tennis activities/instruction for youth. This includes planning and implementation of all tennis activities for all age groups during cabin hours, and elective periods.

Skill Set

• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
• Competent and energetic, demonstrating a love of working with young people
• Displays a high level of personal and professional responsibility
• A caring, responsible and supportive individual
• Self-Starter and team player

Responsible to:

• Camp Director
• Activities Director
• Unit Head

Position Responsibilities

• Planning and implementation of the Tennis program for all age groups during cabin activities and elective periods
• Orientation and education of Staff and Campers to tennis area equipment, procedures, rules and
• Create lesson plans for all age groups and elective Build up the tennis program by teaching basic skills, drills, games, etc.
• Communication with Health Center regarding campers with special physical needs or problems, with regards to your area and observance of those needs
• Preparation and maintenance of Tennis areas - Physically and programmatically. Make sure that the elements and supply storage areas are kept clean and organized and that all supplies are accounted for.
• Maintain record of camper's progress
• Allow the campers the opportunity to develop new skills and talents
• The requisitioning of needed supplies and equipment, as well as maintenance and inventory of all equipment and supplies
• When done implementing tennis programming and maintaining area, should be with assigned cabin
• Evaluate in writing, the tennis Program, Camp Program, Staff, and Procedures
• Abide by and enforce all camp policies
• Walk shmira (OD), supervise cabins at night as assigned.

Position Requirements

• Entering College Freshman or 18 years of age
• Experience significant for camping
• Previous experience in specialty area, comparable to conditions present at Camp Stein.
• The ability to live in a cabin, oversee campers and work with co-counselors.
• The ability to handle stressful situations
• Ability to have open communication with director supervisors about issues that may arise with campers and/or tennis program.