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Summer Basketball Camp Instructor

Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Entry Level
Part-Time

Top Benefits

Free facility access
Free and discounted programs & services
Employee recognition program

About the role

Role: The Summer Basketball Camp Instructor will be responsible for the customer experience, leadership, organization, and the planning of our basketball and bike camps.

 

Reports to:  Manager of Sport Services and Children’s Program Coordinator

 

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU:

  • Free facility access based on hours worked plus a variety of free and discounted programs & services.
  • Employee recognition program.
  • Annual staff events including BBQs, Calgary Corporate Challenge, December holiday party and many more.
  • Free parking and close to transit with a C-train and bus stop steps away.

 

WHAT YOU’LL DO: 

Customer Experience

  • Communicate all pertinent information (camp changes, areas where a child may need extra support, accidents, and injuries) to the parents and/or guardians of the participant in a positive and professional manner.
  • Communicate and collaborate with co-workers to provide an engaging and well- organized camp.

 

Leadership

  • Be a positive role model for participants.

  • Supervise participants throughout all parts of the camp, including during lunch, to ensure their safety.

  • Ensure that camp participants are disciplined in a positive, proactive, and appropriate manner which does not hinder safety or self-esteem in any way.

  • Respond to emergency situations using training and MNP Community & Sport Centre Policies and Procedures.

  • Fill out accident/incident reports when required and follow up as needed.

  • Carry a first aid kit and camp radio at all times.

  • Be an active participant in the pools during swim time while ensuring the safety of participants (Camp Instructors MUST swim throughout pool sessions).

  • Respect and maintain equipment and supplies and encourage camp participants to do the same.

 

Organizing and Planning

  • Plan physical literacy-enriched sessions for participants focusing on basketball and including other sports, cooperative games, teambuilding, and wide games.
  • Be aware of any medical conditions within camp groups by reading through the medical packages distributed.
  • Follow daily camp schedule, using replacement activities of equal value where necessary.
  • Set up and take down of equipment.

 

Training

  • Attend in-services, meetings, and training as required.

 

WHAT YOU’LL NEED: 

 

Availability

  • June Training Dates TBD
  • Monday - Friday from June 29th – August 28th; 8.5-hour shifts scheduled between 7:15 AM and 5:45 PM

 

Qualifications

  • 1 year of experience working with children.
  • Considerable experience playing and/or teaching basketball.
  • Previous coaching, camp counseling or teaching experience is an asset.
  • Experience with children with disabilities and/or special needs is an asset.
  • High energy and enthusiasm levels and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
  • Excellent communication skills with children and co-workers
  • Proven track record working independently and in a team environment.
  • Must be comfortable swimming daily in deep water without a personal floatation device.

 

Education

  • CPR C/AED (recertified within 1 year) and Standard First Aid (recertified within 2 years) – required before employment can commence
  • Police clearance with vulnerable sector check
  • National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) Basketball and Cycling instruction is considered an asset.

 

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:

We value the uniqueness and perspectives of all employees and are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives to create a feeling of belonging for all of our team members at MNP Community & Sport Centre. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified candidates. MNP Community & Sport Centre provides support in its recruitment process to candidates with disabilities; including accommodation, that takes into account candidates’ accessibility needs. Please connect with our Human Resources team if you require accommodation within the recruitment process.

All candidates applying to MNP Community & Sport Centre must have legal authorization to work in Canada with no restrictions.

About MNP Community & Sport Centre

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MNP Community & Sport Centre, formerly Repsol Sport Centre will continue to push the boundaries on sports excellence; driving innovation in training and competition, and building upon our world-class reputation as the best place to TRAIN for excellence, COMPETE with champions and PLAY hard all under one roof.

Every organizational goal and strategy contributes to strengthening our world class brand. We are driven by our focus on sport and people, and growing our 35 year reputation for offering state of the art programs and services for high performance and recreational athletes of Calgary.

Dual Mandate  MNP Community & Sport Centre operates under a dual mandate as directed by The City of Calgary to support both Members and Sport Partner Athletes. We are in constant pursuit to successfully balance our dual mandate and are proud to offer our facility and services to these diverse groups. We appreciate and thank all our members and customers for helping us achieve this.

Mission  PASSIONATE ABOUT SPORT - AND PEOPLE - AND COMMUNITY.

Vision  MNP Community & Sport Centre is a world class sport and fitness facility that inspires individuals and teams to achieve their goals and dreams through innovation, expertise and passion.

Values SAFETY – Creating a safe environment is our number one priority. It is beyond compromise and we are responsible to ensure everyone is protected. LEGENDARY SERVICE – The strength of our team, and respect we show for each other, empowers Repsol Sport Centre employees to continually exceed expectations of our customers and create meaningful and unique experiences, setting us apart from the competition. EXCELLENCE – A journey of fulfillment of the organization’s strategic goals, continually raising the bar in all aspects of our business operations to forever create new competitive advantages.  INNOVATION – Bold thinking that challenges, changes and enhances the organization.

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