Carleton University – Department of Recreation & Athletics 

Soccer Summer Camp – Counsellor 

 

For over 40 years, Carleton University has been offering Ottawa’s finest camp experiences for children & youth aged 4 to 15.

The goal of our camps is to create an environment for children & youth to develop a passion for sport & being active through exciting challenges and positive role models while building new friendships and of course, having fun!

 

The Summer Camps run for 8 weeks from July 4 – August 26 2022. 

 

Description 

 

Our camps are designed to provide campers of all soccer skill levels with a positive camp experience filled with soccer skill development through drills, activities and games and the opportunity to meet new friends in a fun, play-based environment. Please note that this is not an elite camp but coaches are required to be knowledgeable about the sport of soccer. Coaches are expected to be responsible, supportive, engaging and outgoing to ensure that campers are having fun while being safe at all times.

Roles & Responsibilities 

  • Accountable for the safety and positive experience of all campers.
  • Deliver age and stage appropriate daily soccer drills and skill development activities to campers in assigned group
  • Set-up and clean up daily
  • Be enthusiastic, energetic, engaging and supportive with all campers
  • Be responsible for campers at all times
  • Assist the Camp Lead, other coaches and volunteers when required

You Will:  

  • Establish positive relationships with campers (ages 6– 12) that reflect respect, trust and empathy
  • Use respectful, positive language & behaviour management techniques as needed
  • Display professionalism with parents & colleagues (ex. punctuality, appropriately dressed, no cell phones, etc.)
  • Receive ongoing informal feedback as well as a mid-summer & end of summer performance evaluation
  • Attend the mandatory Staff Trainings prior to the start of camp & ongoing trainings throughout the summer

You Have:  

  • Experience coaching/teaching sport(s) to children/youth aged 4 – 12
  • Strong communication & leadership skills and the ability to be self-aware.
  • The willingness to learn & grow in your role along with the ability to ask for help when needed

 

Please contact Camp Coordinator with your interest: Kwesi Loney – kwesiloney@cunet.carleton.ca