AmFamFit – Fredericksburg

Job 50180 - Sports Camp Coach



Fredericksburg, VA

Job Details

Job Description

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.