Floor Hockey Specialist

Full-Time Job Sport Management, Sport Management

Specialists run the specialized programs that are part of the camp experience. The Hockey Specialist is responsible for creating and implementing activities for their designated specialty area. This position works in our Sports Camp with campers between the ages 7-12.

• Leadership and Professional Development
  • Design, lead, and oversee the Hockey specialty program, developing age-appropriate curriculum and skill-building activities for campers of all levels.
  • Coach and mentor counselors and campers, promoting teamwork, sportsmanship, and proper use of equipment.
  • Collaborate with Lessans Camp JCC Leadership to organize and participate in camp-wide events, incorporating baseball-themed activities when appropriate.
  • Supervise and delegate tasks to counselors, such as setting up equipment, managing transitions between drills, and supporting positive camper behavior on and off the field.
• Supervision and Engagement
  • Supervise and engage with all participants in programs and activities while under the position’s care.
  • Substitute for absent counselors as needed and requested.
• Demonstrate sensitivity to the needs of campers served, interact appropriately with campers in a variety of situations, appropriately model behavior, enthusiasm, sense of humor, patience, and self-control and use positive behavior-management techniques.
• Work with the Adaptive Recreation Coordinator to ensure activities are accessible
• Preparation, Planning, and Organization
  • Submit activity plans, including two days of rainy day/absent plans & supplies lists to the Associate Camp Director.
  • Meet with Associate Camp Director weekly
• Communication and Attendance
  • Assist with arrival and dismissal as scheduled.

Salary is determined based on experience including previous experience at Lessans Camp JCC. Current educators, relevant degree, and advanced certification bonuses available.

• Experience in coaching or other team sports, with the ability to teach skills, strategies, and teamwork to campers of varying abilities.
• Background in sports leadership (e.g., coaching, playing on a team, or leading sports clinics) preferred.
• Ability to move sports equipment and manage supplies as required.
• Physical ability to participate in and supervise sports activities, including running drills and engaging in gameplay.
• Prior experience working in the program area.
• Prior experience working with school-aged campers of all abilities.
• Ability to adapt all planned activities to include campers with special needs.
• Strong written and spoken language skills.
• Be accepting of, and sensitive to the diverse racial, national, sexual orientation, gender identity, abilities, religious and cultural backgrounds of everyone at Lessans Camp JCC
• Willingness to be flexible and adapt to changes in schedule, responsibilities, and Lessans Camp JCC activities as needed.

Priority is given to candidates who are available for the entire camp season starting on June 15 going through August 7.