Brock Sports Camp Instructor - Volleyball

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Job Description:

The Instructor, Brock Sports Camp is responsible for all duties associated with the successful delivery of a youth sport camp. The instructor will act as a caregiver, mentor, and educator and is responsible for facilitating a positive and safe experience for all campers. This position is a part-time for the duration of each camp.

Brock Sports intends to offer on-campus day camps on the following dates (dependent on men's or women's team hosting):

• July 7-11
• July 14-18

Summary of Responsibilities:

• Build positive relationships with all campers and families
• Provide an engaging and educational experience for all participants
• Be knowledgeable in and facilitate all program activities related to camp
• Be fun, approachable, and participate fully in all camp activities
• Be aware of and make accommodations for camper needs where required (medical, dietary, behavioral, etc.)
• Use provided equipment and teaching space responsibly
• Prevent, respond to, and document all incidents, reporting immediately to program managers
• Attend required training sessions

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Completion of at least year one of post-secondary study
• Experience and/or desire to work with children and youth
• Effective communication skills and the ability to problem solve professionally and effectively
• A friendly, responsible, service-oriented attitude
• Proven record of accountability
• Interest in and willingness to learn new technical skills, develop personal soft skills, and understand and facilitate concepts in relevant curriculum program areas
• First Aid/CPR Level C
• Satisfactory Criminal Records Check with vulnerable sector screening
• Completion of required training sessions

We are committed to offering flexible work arrangements where possible as outlined in our Flexible Work Arrangement Policy. As a student-centered organization, all employees are required to work on campus as needed.

Brock University is committed to creating a respectful and equitable workplace. We strive to foster a culture of diversity and inclusion in our work and learning environments. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and actively encourage applications from women, people with disabilities, members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, Indigenous Peoples, people who identify as Black, African and/or Caribbean, as racialized and/or as from ethnic and cultural minority groups, and other underrepresented demographic groups at Brock and in the Niagara region. Brock also recognizes intersectionality and the interconnected identities, histories, and experiences of these aforementioned groups.

We are committed to inclusive and barrier-free recruitment, and we accommodate the needs of applicants throughout all stages of the recruitment process, as outlined in our Employment Accommodation Policy and consistent with the requirements of the Ontario Human Rights Code. Please contact [email protected]  if you require a disability related accommodation so we can ensure your participation needs are met.

Brock University does not use AI Technology at any stage of the recruitment process.

We appreciate all applications received. Candidates that are selected for an interview will be contacted.

Learn more about Brock University by visiting www.brocku.ca.