Role: The Summer Basketball Camp Instructor will be responsible for the customer experience, leadership, organization, and the planning of our basketball and bike camps.

 

Reports to:  Manager of Sport Services and Children’s Program Coordinator

 

What’s In It for You:

• Free facility access based on hours worked plus a variety of free and discounted programs & services.
• Employee recognition program.
• Annual staff events including BBQs, Calgary Corporate Challenge, December holiday party and many more.
• Free parking and close to transit with a C-train and bus stop steps away.

 

What You’ll Do: 

Customer Experience

• Communicate all pertinent information (camp changes, areas where a child may need extra support, accidents, and injuries) to the parents and/or guardians of the participant in a positive and professional manner.
• Communicate and collaborate with co-workers to provide an engaging and well- organized camp.

 

Leadership

• Be a positive role model for participants.

• Supervise participants throughout all parts of the camp, including during lunch, to ensure their safety.
• Ensure that camp participants are disciplined in a positive, proactive, and appropriate manner which does not hinder safety or self-esteem in any way.
• Respond to emergency situations using training and MNP Community & Sport Centre Policies and Procedures.
• Fill out accident/incident reports when required and follow up as needed.
• Carry a first aid kit and camp radio at all times.
• Be an active participant in the pools during swim time while ensuring the safety of participants (Camp Instructors MUST swim throughout pool sessions).
• Respect and maintain equipment and supplies and encourage camp participants to do the same.

 

Organizing and Planning

• Plan physical literacy-enriched sessions for participants focusing on basketball and including other sports, cooperative games, teambuilding, and wide games.
• Be aware of any medical conditions within camp groups by reading through the medical packages distributed.
• Follow daily camp schedule, using replacement activities of equal value where necessary.
• Set up and take down of equipment.

 

Training

• Attend in-services, meetings, and training as required.

 

What You’ll Need: 

 

Availability

• June Training Dates TBD
• Monday - Friday from June 29th – August 28th; 8.5-hour shifts scheduled between 7:15 AM and 5:45 PM

 

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience working with children.
• Considerable experience playing and/or teaching basketball.
• Previous coaching, camp counseling or teaching experience is an asset.
• Experience with children with disabilities and/or special needs is an asset.
• High energy and enthusiasm levels and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills with children and co-workers
• Proven track record working independently and in a team environment.
• Must be comfortable swimming daily in deep water without a personal floatation device.

 

Education

• CPR C/AED (recertified within 1 year) and Standard First Aid (recertified within 2 years) – required before employment can commence
• Police clearance with vulnerable sector check
• National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) Basketball and Cycling instruction is considered an asset.

 

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:

We value the uniqueness and perspectives of all employees and are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives to create a feeling of belonging for all of our team members at MNP Community & Sport Centre. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified candidates. MNP Community & Sport Centre provides support in its recruitment process to candidates with disabilities; including accommodation, that takes into account candidates’ accessibility needs. Please connect with our Human Resources team if you require accommodation within the recruitment process.

All candidates applying to MNP Community & Sport Centre must have legal authorization to work in Canada with no restrictions.