"Men's Lacrosse Summer Camp Counselor"

Men's Lacrosse Summer Camp Counselor

Company:
Liberty University

Job Location:
Lynchburg, 24502

Category:
Athletics - Recreation Services

Type:
Adjunct/Part-Time

Job Number: R0010117
Provide seasonal support as directed by the designated supervisor.

Job Summary

Working independently, exercising good judgment, and discretion in executing and performing the Club Sports Men's Lacrosse Summer Camp duties. Assisting students as needed with questions. Supervise campers ensuring their overall safety, travel, punctuality (staying on schedule), development, growth, and general well-being through displaying patience, kindness, enthusiasm, problem-solving skills, and efficient communication. Full understanding of our zero-tolerance for bullying/hazing guidelines and a willingness to take proper action. Willingness to help with camp events such as on/off-field skills, small groups, games, etc. Ensure knowledge of campers' dietary, allergy, and medical needs prior to engaging in any activities. Ensure the residential camper is properly checked out at the end of camp with a designated sibling, parent, or family friend.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Assigned a group of campers to lead, mentor, and oversee.
• A residential counselor will be responsible for their assigned 'group' for the entirety of the camp.
• Duties include leading groups to and from the field, dorms, dining hall, and various activities; ensuring each camper is in their assigned room each night at curfew; leading devotions for their group each morning; helping with practices, and being active in organizing activities for their group during designated activities, in the dorms, or "down times".
• The residential counselors are responsible for their campers, and will track attendance of day campers, and are responsible for taking care of the campers of their group at all times.
• The residential counselor will ensure that each of their campers are acting appropriately and following the rules outlined by the camp directors and the head counselor.
• Assigned duties from supervisor(s)
• Remains abreast of existing and emerging technologies, processes, products, services, and leading industry performance benchmarks.
• Works effectively as a team member, embracing and fostering LU's mission

Supervisory Responsibilities

None.

Qualifications and Credentials

Education and Experience

High school diploma required. Safe Sport Certified required. Previous experience working a counselor for summer camps preferred. Well-developed communication skills verbally. Ability to be on-time and follow a schedule set by the director.

Essential Abilities and Competencies

Communication and Comprehension

Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing to convey clear, well-articulated information. Ability to understand, speak, and write English in order to convey messages and correspond in an articulate and professional manner. Possess public communication skills that allow for a professional representation of Liberty University. Strong organizational skills. Excellent computer skills.

Driving Requirements

If the employee is required to travel in performing the duties and responsibilities of the position, the use of one's personal vehicle (or LU vehicles) may be required for travel. Proof of a valid driver's license, an acceptable DMV record, LU Driving Approval, and liability insurance is required when driving in the performance of the employee's position.

Time Type
Part time

Location
Lynchburg - In Office