Camp Coach – ESF Camps – Princeton, NJ

Position Summary:

Looking to make a difference in a child’s life? Interested in helping children reach their goals? Join our mission-driven team at ESF Camps & Experiences for a fun and rewarding summer as a SportsLab Coach!

SportsLab, powered by Under Armour, is ESF Sports Camp reimagined. It’s where sports and character intersect to develop a young athlete’s skills and confidence while having serious fun. Each week, we highlight examples of excellent character on and off the field while participating in several different sports like lacrosse, basketball, baseball, flag football and soccer.

SportsLab Coaches are hired in the following age groups:

• Ivy League: 1st grade
• Big East: 2nd & 3rd grades
• Big Ten: 4th & 5th grades
• ACC: 6th + grades

Essential Job Responsibilities:

• Group supervision of campers with attention to: behavior and group management, health, safety, security, and personal and skill development
• Promote and actively participate in all camper activities
• Work effectively with other coaches and collaborate on various responsibilities
• Assist with camper instruction of 9 different weekly sports
• Coach, manage or assist with SportsLab programs
• Complete assigned paperwork
• Serve as a positive role model to campers
• Follow the ESF Code and maintain the ESF Look at all times
• Exhibit ESF Core Values at all times and to adhere to all company policies
• Complete weekly progress reports for all campers
• Push/pull, lift and carry a minimum of thirty-five (35) pounds across campus
• Work outside, upright and mobile for six (6) to eight (8) hours per day
• Respond to emergency situations which may include running (up to 1 mile in some cases) and ascending stairs without undue exertion
• Possess physical capacity to fulfill all essential job functions
• Outstanding communication skills which include the ability to use clear, concise and grammatically correct written and oral language in all aspects of professional interaction with campers, their families, peers, leadership team and the larger community

Experience Requirements:

• Previous experience working with children, examples include but are not limited to; camp counselor, youth volunteer, classroom assistant, coach, teacher, babysitter, academic/athletic tutor
• Experience playing ESF offered sports; basketball, European Team handball, soccer, flag football, lacrosse, baseball, etc.
• Youth coaching experience (preferred)
• Previous camp counselor/coach experience (preferred)
• Minimum of 18 years of age
• High School Graduate pursuing college degree preferred

Reporting Relationship(s):

• Reports directly to and takes direction from SportsLab Director. May also take direction from and is overall accountable to the Site Director.