KSC is looking for responsible, flexible, and energetic Camp Climate Support!

No soccer experience necessary.

KENSINGTON SOCCER CLUB OVERVIEW

Kensington Soccer Club (KSC) mission is to unite the broader Kensington community with soccer and youth development programs for all, regardless of ability to pay. Our organization brings together youth from all backgrounds and incorporates academic enrichment, health and wellness education, mentorship, and violence prevention into all programming. 

Schedule

• Overall Schedule: June 28th to August 10th.

• Short preparation zoom meetings June 15th and 18th.

• Full day professional development June 28th.

• Full day classroom preparation July 5th.

• Camp runs Wednesday July 6, 2022 to Wednesday August 10, 2022

• Programming runs Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 4:00pm

Professional Development

KSC Orientation/Onboarding, U.S Soccer Foundation Soccer Curriculum Training, CPR/First Aid Training, Concussion Training, Mandated Reporting Training, and Summer Camp Planning

Compensation

$20 - $40 per hour (depending on experience and qualifications) 

Requirements

• Covid-19 Vaccination card

• 18 years or older

• High School Diploma

• Minimum of 1 year experience working with children

• Ability to manage a group of 15 to 20 children 

• Background Check: FBI Clearance, PA Child Abuse Clearance, State Background check

Camp Climate Support Responsibilities

• Work under the general supervision of the program director with consultation from the Food and Nutrition Services Department

• Assists the program director in maintaining youth files including enrollment files, attendance files and youth surveys

• Serve as a positive role model for youth by building strong relationships with participants and demonstrating and promoting positive and professional communication, behavior, and engagement

• Monitor the safety and wellbeing of each child at all times through the practice if active supervision and constant engagement

• Monitor campers behavior during meal services

• Assists with the cleanliness of the school environment, assists with recycling, and assists with the flow of meal services.

• Dismiss groups in an orderly manner at the scheduled time

• Support daily program operations, as needed, which may include accompanying children on trips, distributing snacks, provide additional support for Camp Facilitator or other related tasks

• Supervise and guide teenage assistant climate support staff

• Perform the Camp Counselor duties when they are absent for a day or longer periods of time 

  • Implement the U.S Soccer Foundation Soccer for Success curriculum in all soccer activities, incorporating physical activity, nutrition, mentorship, and family engagement

  • Implement a wide variety of program activities such as Art classes, Academic Enrichment Projects (including culture, literacy, writing, STEM, social justice), and team building activities

  • Oversee individual child and group behavior, preventing altercations and injuries; manage classroom behaviors and overall positive learning environment

  • Provide guidance and discipline to ensure a safe and positive environment for youth 

  • Maintain a clean, organized, and fun program space