Summer Camp Manager at PHILADELPHIA CRICKET CLUB – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Overview
We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Summer Camp Manager to join our team for our sport focused summer camps. As a Camp Manager, you will play a vital role in creating a safe, fun, and engaging environment for children. You will be responsible for leading teams of Camp Counselors, coordinating activities, providing guidance, and fostering a sense of community among campers. This position is perfect for a teacher who wants to supplement their income with a job that offers evenings and weekends free. Join us this summer as we create unforgettable memories for our campers!

Responsibilities

• Oversee the Camp Counselors, providing guidance, input and coaching to assure that the goals of camp are met.
• Communicate with and receive from parents, essential information regarding campers.
• Coordinate with fellow PCC staff in order to execute daily camp activities.
• Supervise and engage with campers during daily activities, ensuring their safety and well-being.
• Provide first aid assistance when necessary and maintain a safe environment.
• Instruct campers aged four and above in club sports, such as golf, squash, tennis, and swimming. Teach skills using demonstration and repetition, offering praise and encouragement.
• Engage preschool aged children in activities such as crafts, singing, games, and play designed to support early childhood development.
• Respond to the needs of each camper in a consistent and predictable manner, showing warmth and sensitivity at all times.
• Practice unconditional regard for each child regardless of their behavior.
• Encourage understanding of others and positive self-concepts while modeling appropriate interpersonal skills.
• Maintain an environment that respects the individual needs of each camper while balancing the needs of the group and the camp schedule.
• Address behavioral concerns while maintaining the dignity of each camper with least restrictive responses to correction that focus on the behavior not the child.
• As necessary, provide custodial care for campers, including assistance with changing.

Ideal candidates will possess the following skills and experience:

• Bachelors degree in education, special education or child development.
• Experience working directly with children as a teacher or similar role.
• Knowledge of first aid practices; certification is a plus.
• Strong behavior management skills to effectively guide campers through challenges.
• A passion for educating and inspiring young minds through engaging activities.