After School & Camp Instructor

*After school Program & Camps* *Job Description* *Camp coaches/counselors will supervise camp activities of children at ELEVATE Gymnastics Gym for after school camp plus regular day camps.
Coaches/Counselors will organize group activities, trips, and greet campers.
They will also be responsible for the general safety and development, growth, and skill achievement of the participants in his/her group.
* *Responsibilities AND Duties include the following:* * Act as a Leader and Mentor to teammates and kids * Maintain a safe workplace and ensure the safety of all campers and coaches.
* Lead group activities.
* Create a fun and inviting space for all campers.
* Create daily activities for campers.
* Ensure inclusion of all campers in daily activities.
* Provide parents and guardians with feedback as needed.
* Help write and implement a weekly/daily schedule for your camp group.
* Organize and lead a variety of small and large group activities each week.
Activities may include crafts, gymnastics elements, songs, games, etc.
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* Identify and respond to camper behavioral issues.
* Ensure that the camp room is kept clean, organized, and free of litter.
* Assist in maintaining accurate program records including incident reports, logbook documentation, and daily attendance.
* Know and understand ALL emergency procedures associated with the camp program.
* Know, enforce, and follow all safety guidelines associated with the camp and all program areas.
This includes but is not limited to being responsible for your campers safety and their whereabouts at all times.
Competencies: * Personal Effectiveness/Credibility.
* Thoroughness.
* Collaboration Skills.
* Communication Proficiency.
* Leadership.
* Teamwork *WORK Environment:* * This job may operate in a recreation center, park, or residential facility.
Some hours will be spent outdoors.
Physical Demands: * Must have the physical ability to lead and participate in camp activities which include, but are not limited to gymnastics, team building initiatives, physical games, and activities.
* Must have the ability to restrain and physically support children when needed for safety in general camp activities (child weighing 50 - 200 pounds).
Travel: * No travel is expected for this position.
Qualifications: * First Aid/CPR Certification * Prior Camp Coaching or Counselor experience.
* Education classes or experience in camp, youth programs, recreation, working with children, or in a related field.
* Ability to lead, plan, organize, and implement program activities.
* Ability to work as a member of a team and the ability to accomplish tasks with little direct supervision.
* Strong organizational and communication skills.
* Must be at least 16 years old HOURS: * Part Time (Between 20-25 hours per week), * Seasonal (Summer, Holidays, Weekend) * Possible Seasonal Full-Time Hours PAY: * Commensurate with experience.
* $15+ hourly All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
OTHER Duties MAY BE assigned.
The above statements reflect the general information considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job and should not be construed as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the position.
Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Experience: * Childcare: 1 year (Preferred) License/Certification: * Childcare: 1 year (Preferred) * First Aid Certification (Preferred) * CPR Certification (Preferred) * US work authorization (Preferred) Work Location: * Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work * One location - Elevate Gymnastics 17815 DAVENPORT RD.
DALLAS, TX 75252 - 972-248-2805 Job Type: Part-time Pay: From $15.
00 per hour Benefits: * Flexible schedule Schedule: * 4 hour shift * After school * Monday to Friday * Weekends as needed Experience: * Childcare: 1 year (Preferred) License/Certification: * First Aid Certification (Preferred) * CPR Certification (Preferred) Work Location: In person