Activity Counselor

The Activity Counselor role services as a responsible adult presence for monitoring and engagement during social and ancillary activities of our boarding and non-boarding student athletes.

 

Position Responsibilities



* Actively supervise, engage with, and promote social growth and inclusion among students while overseeing off-campus social events and excursions, as well as on-campus areas, including activity park, dining hall and external food delivery station.


* Monitor students throughout campus and enforce policies and procedures ensuring that the student-athlete code of conduct is being maintained


* Serve as a responsible, adult presence, providing guidance and support on and off campus for student-athletes and camp participants


* Work closely with Student Life leadership and promptly communicate and escalate concerns regarding specific students


* Promote a positive healthy environment for the student-athletes during engagement activity


* Coordinate with appropriate student life and security staff to ensure the health and safety of students at all times


* Attend and contribute to department meetings


* Communicate and enforce appropriate disciplinary actions for violations


* Collaborate and communicate emergency response and crisis management plans for various situations including weather, lockdown, student illness, injury, etc.


* Communicate openly and regularly with students and staff



* Adhere to all company policies, procedures, and business ethic codes


* Other duties as assigned

 

QUALIFICATIONS

 

Required Minimum Qualifications


* High School diploma

Required Skills and Abilities


* Must have a valid Driver’s License or the ability to obtain one



* Must possess good judgment and sensitivity relating to students of various backgrounds


* Excellent guest service skills


* A superior work ethic


* Desire to work collaboratively with colleagues

 

Preferred Qualifications and Skills


* Bachelor’s degree


* Comfortable driving students in a company-owned vehicle to off-site locations


* Experience as an athlete


* Experience with working with students grades 6 to 12


* Experience in counseling, crisis response, and mediation


* First Aid and CPR Certification


* Bilingual

 

Physical Demands and Work Environment


* Ability to lift, move, push and pull equipment or boxes in excess of 20lbs.


* Must be able to move around residence hall, including stairs


* Must be able to stand in weather conditions of all kinds, particularly high temperatures


* Ability to spend long periods of time on their feet, walking, standing, etc.


* Ability to work dynamic schedule based on operational needs is required, including nights, weekends, and holidays.