Overview

History and spectacular landscapes come together, at the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Celebrated landmarks, including Thomas Jefferson's Monticello and the University of Virginia, are clustered here among swathes of the East Coast's most beautiful scenery. The region is also home to over 25 wineries, breweries and cideries. 

This is the setting for Keswick Hall, an impressive 80-room luxury boutique hotel nestled on 600 acres which recently re-opened in 2021 after renovations. Home to the prestigious Keswick Golf Club, Marigold Restaurant, by Jean-Georges, a new luxury spa and sports and aquatics center.  

POSITION PURPOSE

Keswick Hall and Club is seeking a Summer Sports Camp Counselor to join our team for the upcoming summer season. The Sports Camp Counselor will be responsible for organizing and leading a variety of sports activities and games for children ages 6-14. The ideal candidate will have experience working with children, a passion for sports, and strong leadership and communication skills

The Summer Sports Camp Counselor position is a seasonal, full-time position from June through mid-end July. The camp operates Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must satisfactorily perform each essential duty.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

• Assist with daily check-in and check-out of campers
• Perform routine administrative work for camp 
• Assist with daily sports instruction
• Assist with lunch supervision
• Assist with swimming pool camper supervision
• Assist with daily games administration
• Plan and lead daily sports activities and games for children ages 6-14
• Ensure the safety and well-being of all campers during activities and throughout the day
• Maintain a clean and organized sports equipment storage area
• Develop and implement age-appropriate sports programs and activities that are engaging, safe, and promote sportsmanship and teamwork
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of sports programs and activities, and make necessary adjustments to improve the camper experience
• Act as a positive role model for campers by displaying enthusiasm, kindness, and patience at all times
• Provide individualized attention and support to campers as needed, including helping campers improve their skills and providing emotional support when necessary
• Help campers learn and follow camp rules, including safety rules and guidelines for behavior
• Provide regular feedback to campers and their parents/guardians on their progress and achievements
• Collaborate with other camp counselors and staff to ensure that all campers have a positive and inclusive experience at camp
• Assist with administrative tasks such as taking attendance, maintaining records, and completing incident reports when necessary
• Perform other duties as assigned

EDUCATION/ EXPERIENCE

• Experience working with children in a camp or recreational setting
• Experience leading or coaching sports activities or teams preferred
• However, a combination of experience and/or education will be taken into consideration.  

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

• First Aid & CPR Certification

QUALIFICATIONS

The qualifications listed below are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Passion for sports and ability to lead a variety of sports activities and games
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to pass a background check
• Must be able to swim

SUPERVISION

Position functions supervision.   

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties.

• Ability to stand and walk the entire shift
• Ability to engage with campers in the pool
  

UNIFORM REQUIREMENT

• Shirts will be provided. 

At this time, Keswick will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.