Summer Camp Youth Counselor - Sports Explorers Oakland

Seeking passionate & committed Summer Camp Youth Counselors in Oakland! 
Earn great pay while leading a passionate youth counselor team in a fun outdoor environment. The position is a temporary full-time position (30 hours/week) from June 3rd to August 2nd, 2024.
Do you love working with youth, teaching sports and wellness, and encouraging youth to have fun and grow? As a Summer Camp Youth Counselor with ANTS (America's Next Talented Stars), you'll help with the execution of our 2024 summer camp in Oakland called Sports Explorers. You'll work with a small and passionate team of coaches, and your mission will be to make summer sports camp magical for a group of 20-30 youth ages 5-11. ANTS summer camps run for 10 total weeks starting June 3rd.
We provide all necessary training, equipment, and support. Being an ANTS Summer Camp Counselor is a great way to develop coaching and leadership skills while serving our local community. And the pay is great!
Responsibilities:
Work with the Camp Director to establish the week's curriculum and ensure camp coaches perform their duties.
Interact positively with parents, teachers, and other camp staff. Conduct the welcome and closing ceremonies each day.
Show up on time with positive energy and lead a FUN & safe daily summer camp for kids ages 5-11
Teach the FUNdamentals of multiple sports through a cohesive and game-filled lesson plan.
Ensure a safe and reliable program by arriving on time each week on your program day for the entire duration of the camp.
Set up before and clean up after your program.
Location: 
ANTS summer camp in Oakland will be held at /redwoodheights
Schedule: 
Our upcoming summer camp season runs Monday through Friday from 9 am to 4 pm. You must be available for the entire season window:
June 3rd – June 7th
June 10th – June 14th
June 17th – June 21st
June 24th – June 28th
July 8th – July 12th
July 15th – July 19th
July 22nd – July 26th
July 29th – Aug 2nd
Requirements
Transportation: Coaches must have reliable transportation to get to their coaching sites. You may be required to bring equipment to & from class, so a vehicle is very helpful.
Responsible & professional: Arrive on time to each practice and keep accurate attendance. Interact with parents and school staff positively.
Communication: You will communicate with ANTS, parents, and site staff through email and phone.
Enthusiastic & fun: ANTS coaches are positive role models for our students. We expect that you share our deep beliefs in the larger themes we are promoting: sportsmanship, wellness, and positivity.
Patience: Be a patient person who understands young children & their need to develop at their own pace.
Experience: Experience as a player or coach (at least two years) is highly valuable, though not necessarily required.
Background check: A successful candidate must pass a Federal & State Background Check and/or FBI Fingerprinting (Livescan) and test negative for TB test (within the last 4 years).
Benefits
Competitive hourly pay
Coach ongoing support and training
Gain experience in early childhood sports education
Pay: $25-30/hourly