Sports Camp Counselor

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The St. James is a premier sports, wellness, and entertainment brand, empowering people of all ages to reach their peak potential. Our 450,000-square-foot flagship complex in Springfield, VA, offers a unique combination of world-class sports venues, elite training spaces, recovery amenities, and athletic and wellness programs. We also operate Performance Club locations in Springfield, VA, and Bethesda, MD, providing signature group classes, customized performance training, recovery, and high-performance programming in convenient club settings.

From comprehensive training to family-friendly fun, lifestyle events, and sporting experiences, The St. James is your destination to discover your best self.

Part‑time

At The St. James, we are in the business of human development. Our success in delivering exceptional guest experiences—experiences that engage, inspire, and delight—depends on our ability to recruit, retain, and cultivate team members who embody the true spirit of hospitality. We seek individuals who are committed to personal and organizational excellence, who are proactive and action‑oriented, and who thrive in a collaborative team environment.

If you have a passion for service and a dedication to continuous growth, we want you to be part of our team.

Camp Counselors lead groups of campers ages 4–16 through sports, games, activities, and rotations. They are responsible for high‑energy engagement and maintaining a safe, positive environment. Candidates should have experience in sports, recreation, or activity areas—the more multi‑sport experience, the better.

• Lead daily sports, activities, games, and skill‑building sessions
• Supervise campers during transitions, lunch, breaks, and indoor time
• Demonstrate and teach skills across multiple activity areas
• Encourage teamwork, effort, sportsmanship, and enthusiasm
• Assist with equipment setup, cleanup, and field/court organization
• Maintain safe play environments and enforce camp rules
• Support camp leads in delivering high‑quality programming
• Build strong, positive relationships with campers

• Experience in sports, recreation, fitness, dance, aquatics, or related areas
• Experience working with youth preferred
• Strong communication, positive attitude, and high energy
• Ability to lead groups in both structured and free‑play settings

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This job description is intended to describe the general requirements for the position. It is not a complete statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Other duties not listed here may be assigned as necessary to ensure the proper operation of the department.

The St. James is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome qualified applicants from a variety of backgrounds inclusive of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, expression or orientation, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, or status as a disabled or Vietnam‑era veteran.