Summer Basketball Camp Instructor

Job summary

The instructor is responsible for delivering an engaging and well-organized basketball camp experience, which includes planning physical literacy-enriched sessions focusing on basketball and other related activities. Key duties involve ensuring participant safety through constant supervision, responding to emergencies, and maintaining positive communication with parents and co-workers.

Job details

Role: The Summer Basketball Camp Instructor will be responsible for the customer experience, leadership, organization, and the planning of our basketball and bike camps. Reports to: Manager of Sport Services and Children’s Program Coordinator WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU: * Free facility access based on hours worked plus a variety of free and discounted programs & services. * Employee recognition program. * Annual staff events including BBQs, Calgary Corporate Challenge, December holiday party and many more. * Free parking and close to transit with a C-train and bus stop steps away. WHAT YOU’LL DO: Customer Experience * Communicate all pertinent information (camp changes, areas where a child may need extra support, accidents, and injuries) to the parents and/or guardians of the participant in a positive and professional manner. * Communicate and collaborate with co-workers to provide an engaging and well- organized camp. Leadership * Be a positive role model for participants. * Supervise participants throughout all parts of the camp, including during lunch, to ensure their safety. * Ensure that camp participants are disciplined in a positive, proactive, and appropriate manner which does not hinder safety or self-esteem in any way. * Respond to emergency situations using training and MNP Community & Sport Centre Policies and Procedures. * Fill out accident/incident reports when required and follow up as needed. * Carry a first aid kit and camp radio at all times. * Be an active participant in the pools during swim time while ensuring the safety of participants (Camp Instructors MUST swim throughout pool sessions). * Respect and maintain equipment and supplies and encourage camp participants to do the same. Organizing and Planning * Plan physical literacy-enriched sessions for participants focusing on basketball and including other sports, cooperative games, teambuilding, and wide games. * Be aware of any medical conditions within camp groups by reading through the medical packages distributed. * Follow daily camp schedule, using replacement activities of equal value where necessary. * Set up and take down of equipment. Training * Attend in-services, meetings, and training as required. WHAT YOU’LL NEED: Availability * June Training Dates TBD * Monday - Friday from June 29th – August 28th; 8.5-hour shifts scheduled between 7:15 AM and 5:45 PM Qualifications * 1 year of experience working with children. * Considerable experience playing and/or teaching basketball. * Previous coaching, camp counseling or teaching experience is an asset. * Experience with children with disabilities and/or special needs is an asset. * High energy and enthusiasm levels and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. * Excellent communication skills with children and co-workers * Proven track record working independently and in a team environment. * Must be comfortable swimming daily in deep water without a personal floatation device. Education * CPR C/AED (recertified within 1 year) and Standard First Aid (recertified within 2 years) – required before employment can commence * Police clearance with vulnerable sector check * National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) Basketball and Cycling instruction is considered an asset. Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: We value the uniqueness and perspectives of all employees and are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives to create a feeling of belonging for all of our team members at MNP Community & Sport Centre. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified candidates. MNP Community & Sport Centre provides support in its recruitment process to candidates with disabilities; including accommodation, that takes into account candidates’ accessibility needs. Please connect with our Human Resources team if you require accommodation within the recruitment process. All candidates applying to MNP Community & Sport Centre must have legal authorization to work in Canada with no restrictions.

What you’ll do

The instructor is responsible for delivering an engaging and well-organized basketball camp experience, which includes planning physical literacy-enriched sessions focusing on basketball and other related activities. Key duties involve ensuring participant safety through constant supervision, responding to emergencies, and maintaining positive communication with parents and co-workers.

Requirements

Candidates must have one year of experience working with children and considerable experience playing or teaching basketball, along with high energy levels suitable for a fast-paced environment. Required certifications before employment include CPR C/AED (recertified within 1 year) and Standard First Aid, and applicants must be comfortable swimming daily in deep water.

Benefits

• Free facility access • Free and discounted programs & services • Employee recognition program • Annual staff events • Free parking

Listed skills

• First Aid · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Customer Experience
• Leadership
• Organization
• Planning
• Communication
• Supervision
• Safety
• Discipline
• Emergency Response
• First Aid
• Physical Literacy
• Team Building
• Enthusiasm
• Swimming

Job areas

• Sports & Recreation
• Education
• Social Services