Volleyball Summer Camps Instructor

Tyler Junior College gives equal consideration to all applicants for admission, employment and participation in its programs and activities without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, veteran status or limited English proficiency (LEP).

Description

The Volleyball Summer Camps Instructor is a part-time, temporary position responsible to the Head Coach, Volleyball. The Camp Instructors will perform a variety of tasks in an athletic summer camp setting.

Essential Functions and Duties

Primary Responsibilities

• Greets new arrivals and introduces them to other campers; explains camp and facility rules.
• Assist in the reinforcement of established rules to ensure safety of campers.
• Ability to observe camper behavior, assess its appropriateness and apply appropriate behavior management.
• Responsible for reporting and documenting any and all injuries.
• Maintains a positive, professional and supportive relationship with camp director, management team, fellow staff, campers and camper’s guardians.
• Ability to communicate effectively with parents, campers and other camp instructors and assistants.
• Evaluates camps and suggest improvements, needs, hazards and trends to camp director.
• Demonstrates use of camp equipment and teaches participants the principles, techniques, and safety procedures for each activity.

• Facilitate sections of daily summer camps.
• Plans and leads activities during section of camps.
• Responsible for running an educational and fun summer camp section.

• Patient and reliable.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong desire to teach children.
• Ability to learn and enforce the camp’s safety and operating rules.
• Customer service mindset.
• Be flexible and ready to meet tasks with positive attitude.
• Energetic and positive personality.

Qualifications

Required Education
High school diploma or equivalent

Supplemental Information

Additional Job Specific Requirements

• Previous experience working with minors preferred ages 4-17.
• Must pass reference checks and background screenings, which include fingerprint check and sex offender registry check.
• Able to participate in games, sports, and physical activities including water-based games and activities.
• Able to maintain attention and high level of energy or excitement for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to spend time outdoors and tolerate a variety of weather conditions.
• Ability to lift, carry, pull or otherwise move objects up to 30lbs.

• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
• Will have contact – in person, by email, or by phone – with staff, students, and the general public.
• Must exhibit a sensitivity to and an understanding of the diverse academic, socio-economic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of staff and students and to staff and students with disabilities.
• Regular and punctual attendance is an essential function of each employee.