Sports Camp Coach

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.