Youth Sports Day Camp Counselor

Bellevue, Washington; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established community service organization is looking for enthusiastic and positive counselors to lead youth sports and recreation camps. This role involves supervising children aged 7-13 in various activities, including games, sports, and field trips, while fostering a safe and inclusive environment. Counselors will work full-time during the summer, with opportunities for additional hours during the school year. This is a fantastic chance to make a difference in the lives of young participants while enjoying a vibrant outdoor setting. If you're passionate about youth engagement and sports, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• Experience working with youth and sports programs is desired.
• Must be at least 16 years of age to apply.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and lead children in sports and recreation activities.
• Ensure a safe and inclusive environment for all participants.

Skills

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Principles

Sports Fundamentals (Soccer, Basketball, etc.)

Youth Engagement

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

The City of Bellevue is seeking positive, energetic individuals to work in a variety of sports and recreation camps with youth ages 7-13. Counselors will be responsible for supervising and leading children through day camp activities such as games, sports, water activities, and field trips while providing a safe and inclusive environment for all. Experience working with sports & recreation programs and diverse elementary and middle school aged youth is desired.

City Council Vision Statement: Bellevue welcomes the world. Our diversity is our strength. We embrace the future while respecting our past.
Bellevue Parks & Community Services Vision: In Bellevue everyone can connect to each other and to nature through experiences that help them to live, grow, and thrive.
Bellevue Parks & Community Services Mission: We build a healthy community through an integrated system of exceptional parks, natural areas, recreation, arts and culture, and a broad base of community services.
B ellevue Parks & Community Services Equity Statement: A System of Fairness Equity acknowledges and removes disparities in opportunities, power, and resources so that everyone can reach their full potential to thrive. Bellevue Parks & Community Services practices equity, which is the responsibility of every individual in the department. Equitable access is a right, not a privilege, and is fundamental to our mission of serving all people. Through equitable policies and practices, we cultivate ties that connect people to the fabric of our community.
Full-time counselors will work between 20-40 hours pers week in the summer. Hours can vary between 7:30am to 6pm. There is the opportunity to work a full day or half day (morning or afternoon) shift and shifts will rotate weekly. Youth Sports is also seeking substitute counselors for our 2025 summer camps. Substitute counselors work variable hours depending on shift coverage needs. If interested in continuing beyond the summer, work hours through the school year range from 2-10 hours per week (afternoons, evenings, occasional weekends).

Summer Camp dates are June 30-July 3, July 7-11, July 14-18, July 21-25, July 28-August 1, August 4-8, and August 11-15. Main summer camp location will be Tyee Middle School, 13630 SE Allen Rd, Bellevue, WA 98006. Counselors will also need to attend approximately two (2) days of training during the week of June 23 rd. This will include First Aid/CPR training.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• A demonstrated commitment to ongoing learning of diversity, equity & inclusion principles and a commitment to implement these principles in your work.
• General knowledge of specific sports fundamentals and games (soccer, flag football, basketball, baseball, kickball, tag, capture the flag, etc.).
• Experience working with youth and teenage participants.
• Present a neat and professional appearance.
• Enthusiastic and positive outlook.
• Embrace individual and group differences.
• Willingness to participate in all program related activities.
• Assist with program preparation, setup and take down.
• Seek guidance and direction when needed.
• Knowledge of the principles, rules, materials and equipment in facility.
• Work effectively and communicate well with the public and fellow employees.
• Follow written and oral instructions.
• Assist in preparing written reports as assigned.
• Must pass criminal background check prior to being hired.
• Must be at least 16 years of age to apply.
• May be required to work evenings and occasional weekends.

Physical Requirements:

• The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Work involves walking, talking, hearing, using hands to handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• May require lifting, bending, reaching, and standing for extended periods of time.
• Work may be physically demanding or require strenuous activity (participation in athletics, lifting heavy equipment, long hours, etc.).
• Job tasks involve work with youth of such a nature that the employee may be called on to make physical interventions, load vans, etc.
• The employee may be required to push, pull, lift, and/or carry up to 40 pounds.
• Work will be performed primarily outdoors, at least 70% of the time (dependent on season).

Seasonal Employee Definition

• Must be pre-approved by Human Resources to ensure compliance with the legislation

• Regularly scheduled to work up to 40 hours per week for which the customary annual employment is six months or less

• Customary means that the nature of the position typically lasts for six months or fewer and that the period of employment begins at approximately the same time each year

• NOTE: Will be considered full-time and eligible for medical coverage if hours average 30 hours per week or more over a 12-month measurement period (or 130 hours per month)