Soccer Camp Counselor

JOB SUMMARY:

Miami Country Day School is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Summer Soccer Camp Counselor. This role focuses on teaching the fundamentals of soccer to campers while creating a positive, engaging, and safe environment. The Camp Counselor will lead groups of young athletes, fostering skill development, teamwork, and confidence on and off the court. In addition to providing high-quality instruction, the counselor is responsible for ensuring the safety and well-being of each participant, while helping them build self-esteem and a strong sense of accomplishment through the sport.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & TASKS:

• Greets and communicates with parents and participants. Must be able to engage and build genuine relationships with parents/participants and make all feel welcome.
• Ensures a safe and risk free environment at all times while meeting the individual needs of the participants.
• Serves as a role model to campers of all ages at all times.
• Exhibits good judgement, enthusiasm,
• enthusiasm for the activities and a strong awareness of safety
• Demonstrates knowledge of sports structure, rules, and regulations
• Ensures all campers participate in all activities
• Organizes small-sided soccer games and activities
• Conducts daily inventory of equipment
• Responsible to set up and take down soccer field and equipment daily
• Responsible for understanding ALL emergency procedures associated with the camp program
• Responsible for enforcing and following all safety guidelines associated with the camp and all program areas
• Records all accident/incident reports and notify the nurse and Director of Soccer Camp immediately
• Identify where all campers are at all times by managing small and large groups, utilizing the buddy system and frequent head counts to ensure each camper is safe and well behaved
• Monitors campers at all times including the swimming pool, inside the gym, and at lunch in the cafeteria
• Communicates with parents and address parents’ concerns in a timely manner. Seek the help of the Soccer Camp Director when necessary
• Must wear appropriate Soccer attire

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Ability to lift up to 30lbs.
• May work long hours for extended periods of time.
• Works in varied and extreme weather conditions, including extreme heat.
• Ability to move all type of soccer equipment; regulation soccer goals, 6x12 goals, small goals, cones, flags etc

• Contract terms:
• 7-week seasonal contract: June 9 – July 25, 2025
• Monday through Friday, from 8:15 AM to 3:30 PM

Uniform is required daily (except when noted otherwise) Personal use of technology (including smartphones, tablets, personal computers) is restricted during work hours (unless on a personal break, away from parents and campers)