Camp Parkour Instructor at The Chapin School
Company: ESF Camps
Location: Princeton
Posted on: May 15, 2022
Job Description:
ESF Camps is hiring Parkour Instructors to join our
mission-driven team at The Chapin School in Princeton, NJ! The
Parkour Instructor is responsible for the supervision of campers
while providing a safe and fun learning environment.
Why ESF?
- Make a positive impact on children and youth while receiving
comprehensive training.
- Internships, field work, continuing education credits,
lifeguard, and specialty certification reimbursement
- Flexible summer schedule with the opportunity to work up to 10
consecutive weeks
- Become a motivated leader and gain experience supervising
children while building long lasting relationships
- Discounted camp tuition for children of team members
- Employee referral bonus program
Essential Job Responsibilities:
- Enforce all Parkour rules and regulations
- Educate campers on running, jumping and climbing safely through
a carefully designed Parkour route with obstacles.
- Providing safe Parkour training that revolves around
progression, repetition, problem solving, respect (for yourself and
others), friendship, and being part of a community.
- Supervision of the Parkour area, including equipment (proper
set-up, supervision and maintenance)
- Parkour instruction to campers between the ages of 6 and 15
with various ability levels
- Implement ESF curriculum; bring lesson plans to life for
campers through participation,support and guidance
- Promote and actively participate in all camper activities and
projects while working effectively with counselors and collaborate
on daily responsibilities.
- Supervise campers with attention to behavior and group
management while serving as a positive role model to campers and
peers.
- Communicate with clear, concise, and grammatically correct
written and oral language in all aspects of professional
interaction with campers, their families, peers, leadership team
and the larger community.
- Inform site director of any concerns regarding the health,
safety, and security of the campers.
- Demonstrate the ESF Core Values and Virtues of Character
(Gratitude, Respect, Trustworthiness, Effort, Kindness, Positivity,
Resilience, Community) in camp daily
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required
- Degree in Physical Education or Kinesiology (or comparable
field) is preferred
- Parkour teaching experience (2 - 3 years minimum required)
- Knowledge and experience with Parkour equipment and training
course set-up
- Prior classroom teaching/field work experience or two (2) years
of ESF experience
- Previous experience working with children - Previous camp
experience preferred
- Hours are typically from 8:15am-3:45pm; Monday - Friday
- Push/pull, lift and carry a minimum of thirty-five (35) pounds
across campus. Work outside, upright, and mobile for six (6) to
eight (8) hours per day
- Respond to emergency situations which may include running (up
to 1 mile in some cases) and ascending stairs without undue
exertion
- The site director must approve any non-contracted requests for
time off, schedule changes, or alterations to the schedule.
- It is understood you will complete all trainings and
pre-employment credentials required by ESF and the state you are
working in.
- Follow the ESF Code and maintain the "ESF Look" at all
times
Reporting Relationships:
- Reports directly to and takes direction from the Camp Director.
May also take direction from and is overall accountable to the Site
Director.Covid 19 Health & Safety ProtocolsESF has developed and
will be implementing an Advanced Safety Plan to ensure our campers,
team members, and parents thrive in a safe environment. This plan
includes detailed safety measures in the following areas. Team
members will be trained on all protocols and full compliance is
expected.
- Limited enrollment and smaller group sizes
- Camper & staff screening with use of Personal Protective
Equipment (PPE)
- Cleaning, disinfection & handwashing
- Premier outdoor facilities
- Reasonable contact reduction, including social distancing
practices
- Symptom Management Action Plan
- Specialized Safety Training
Keywords: ESF Camps, Trenton , Camp Parkour Instructor at The Chapin School, Education / Teaching , Princeton, New Jersey
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