JOB DESCRIPTION
GAMES COUNSELOR
OVERVIEW
Games Counselors at Skyland encourage good sportsmanship, friendly competition, and having a silly goofy time on the games court! They’re coaches and cheerleaders for campers of all ages, and they know above all else that playing games at camp is about having fun while building confidence and team skills.
Games Counselors teach volleyball, newcomb, and ring tennis for weekly all-camp competitions, and they are encouraged to come up with their own games to teach campers! Past favorites include quidditch, hula hoop hopscotch, ultimate frisbee, dinosaur scavenger hunt, and all-camp relay races.
During Girls Camp and Grown-Up Girls Camp, Games Counselors take the lead on T&T traditions (read more about T&T), including faciliating weekly competitions, tracking points, sorting new campers into their team, and leading Sorting Night activities.
The overall responsibility of the Skyland Games team is to help ensure the smooth and effective operation of all aspects of the Games Program. Games duties include, but are not limited to:
Develop and deliver a Games program that is appropriate for the ages and abilities of the campers.
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- Write lesson plans that meet camp outcomes and the abilities of the campers.
- Deliver progressive court and field activities including but not limited to volleyball, Newcomb, and ring tennis.
- Teach and monitor the proper use of equipment.
- Assist in the evaluation of the success of the Games program.
Ensure that camp staff and campers know and follow safety and educational procedures.
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- Train other staff in their responsibilities when assisting in games.
- Ensure campers and staff follow safety procedures.
- Be knowledgeable about the games courts and related equipment.
Assist in the management and care of the physical facilities and equipment for the games program.
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- Maintain games equipment including all courts, nets, balls, etc.
- Conduct regular check of area and equipment for safety, cleanliness, and good repair.
- Clean the games court regularly to keep it clear of debris and safety hazards.
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