Camp Sports Specialist

Open from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm Monday through Friday with pre and post-camp care options the Springfield Jewish Community Center (JCC) Day Camp offers premium summer programs infused with Jewish learning and values from Kindergarten through high school. Located on the Longmeadow/Springfield MA line the Springfield JCC Day Camp is easily accessible for CT and MA residents. Our secure camp is located on 20 acres of beautiful grounds with basketball courts a playground athletic fields private woods a high and low ropes course a zip line a picnic grove a pavilion and more. Additionally its air-conditioned indoor facility boasts a fitness center an auditorium with a performance stage an arts and crafts studio classrooms flexible play spaces and best of all: an indoor 6 lane 25-yard swimming pool!

With the encouragement and guidance of our highly-skilled staff campers of all abilities and faiths participate in programs and activities designed to foster safe fun growth creativity Jewish values/traditions and lasting friendships. Instruction from our arts and crafts archery/nature ropes course Judaic and sports specialists will help campers discover their hidden talents. Whether making new friends or developing new skills Springfield JCC Day Camp-ers will experience their best summer ever!

Camp Staff Orientation is: 4-8pm on June 16th 17th and 18th

Camp Runs: June 22nd through August 14th

Sports Specialist

• Demonstrate knowledge of a variety of sports and physical activities appropriate for different age groups

• Coach motivate and engage campers of all skill levels including campers with special needs in a positive and inclusive manner

• Plan and lead daily sports and physical activity sessions that are fun safe and developmentally appropriate adapting activities as needed to accommodate campers with disabilities.

• Manage set up and maintain sports equipment ensuring proper use and safety at all times

• Promote teamwork sportsmanship confidence and positive peer interactions

• Collaborate effectively with camp staff and support other camp programs and activities as needed

• Assist with arrival and dismissal procedures lunches and special events

• Serve as a positive role model by demonstrating enthusiasm professionalism and a love of physical activity

• Collaborate with other specialists for cross-program activities (themes camp-wide projects and running your own art period that includes all ages-called Hobbies )

• Prior experience coaching teaching or leading youth sports preferred

• Ability to work outdoors and remain physically active throughout the day

• Willingness to adapt activities to meet the needs of all campers

Requirements:

At least 16 years old

MA CORI/SORI/EEC background clearance

Must be able to commit to at least 7 out of the 8 weeks of camp as well as orientation First Aid/CPR Certification (will be provided)

Pay Range:

$17 - $21.50

Placement dependent on education level and years of experience