Fitness Center Director jobs in Danbury, CT

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NYA Sports & Fitness Center, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, is committed to building a stronger community by providing an environment that supports healthy living through exercise, sports, play, events and personal connections.

JOB OVERVIEW

The Youth Camp Director/Lead Coach is responsible for planning, leading, and executing the camp activities and schedule for each day; ensuring the children have a positive, enjoyable, and safe experience. Responsibilities also include leading and supervising the Youth Camp Counselor staff assigned to support running the games and activities.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING:

• Plans, leads, and implements camp programs for children
• Provides high-quality recreational opportunities and enjoyable experiences for camp participants
• Supervises campers and ensures their safety, development, growth, skill achievement, and general well-being
• Maintains a schedule for camp participants
• Facilitates and creates lesson plans for daily activities
• Organizes and leads various small and large group activities
• Ensures cleanliness of the site
• Assists in maintaining accurate program records, including incident reports, logbook documentation, and daily attendance
• Knows and understands all emergency procedures associated with the camp program
• Records and tracks camper’s dietary restrictions/allergies and ensures that the meals/snacks are distributed to them
• Mediates campers’ disputes

Knows, enforces, and follows all safety guidelines associated with the camp program

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Knowledge of a variety of recreational and athletic activities; knowledge of basic sports skills and instruction; and knowledge of sports rules and regulations
• Ability to direct and supervise support staff
• Ability to plan and execute an engaging and effective daily schedule of activities
• Ability to communicate well with children ages 5-12 years and their parents
• Ability to lead and involve campers in various sports and recreation activities
• Ability to provide first aid and emotional support and assistance to children ages 5 -12
• At least two years of experience in a day camp, sports camp, or school setting working with children
• CPR and first aid certifications required

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $20.00 - $23.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 30 per week

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• In-person

Ability to Commute:

• Newtown, CT 06470 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Newtown, CT 06470: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person