ESF Camps is hiring Sports Instructors to join our mission-driven team at Haverford, PA. The Sports Instructor is responsible for the supervision of campers while providing a safe and fun learning environment.

Why ESF?

• Make a positive impact on children and youth (ages Preschool-8th grade) while receiving comprehensive training.
• Internships, field work, continuing education credits, lifeguard, and specialty certification reimbursement
• Flexible summer schedule with the opportunity to work up to 10 consecutive weeks
• Become a motivated leader and gain experience supervising children while building long lasting relationships
• Discounted camp tuition for children of team members
• Employee referral bonus program

A Sports Instructor has the opportunity to teach the following program:

• Day Campers (Preschool-grade 2) and Senior Campers (grades 3-8): Campers build sportsmanship and teamwork while learning the fundamentals of soccer, basketball, flag football, team handball, wiffleball and more. Campers also enjoy weekly recreational games and age appropriate, athletic tournaments.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

• Implement ESF curriculum; bring lesson plans to life for campers through participation,

support and guidance

• Promote and actively participate in all camper activities and projects while working effectively with counselors and collaborate on daily responsibilities.
• Supervise campers with attention to behavior and group management while serving as a positive role model to campers and peers.
• Communicate with 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.
• Inform site director of any concerns regarding the health, safety, and security of the campers.
• Demonstrate the ESF Core Values and Virtues of Character (Gratitude, Respect, Trustworthiness, Effort, Kindness, Positivity, Resilience, Community) in camp daily

Requirements:

• Sports/Physical Education background preferred
• Minimum two (2) years of college completed - Teaching certification preferred
• Prior classroom teaching/field work experience or two (2) years of ESF experience
• Previous experience working with children - Previous camp experience preferred
• Hours are typically from 8:15am-3:45pm; Monday - Friday
• 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
• The site director must approve any non-contracted requests for time off, schedule changes, or alterations to the schedule.
• It is understood you will complete all trainings and pre-employment credentials required by ESF and the state you are working in.
• Follow the ESF Code and maintain the "ESF Look" at all times

Reporting Relationships:

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

Covid 19 Health & Safety Protocols

ESF has developed and will be implementing an Advanced Safety Plan to ensure our campers, team members, and parents thrive in a safe environment. This plan includes detailed safety measures in the following areas. Team members will be trained on all protocols and full compliance is expected.

• Limited enrollment and smaller group sizes
• Camper & staff screening with use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Cleaning, disinfection & handwashing
• Premier outdoor facilities
• Reasonable contact reduction, including social distancing practices
• Symptom Management Action Plan
• Specialized Safety Training