TITLE: Camp Head Coach
Department: Camp
Staffing Classification: Seasonal
Reports To: Camp Director & Assistant Camp Director
FLSA Status: Exempt
Last Updated: 2/14/2022
Signature:
JOB SUMMARY:
Oversees all circus instruction and related activities at Smirkus Camp. Supervises circus coaches and rigging staff and ensures instructional quality and safety at all times. Backs up coaches when needed to uphold Smirkus training and performing standards. Supports and maintains a positive atmosphere aligned with Smirkus ideals. The Head Coach is a member of the Camp Leadership Team, along with the Camp Director, Assistant Camp Director, Head Counselor, and Activities Coordinator.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Support and Supervision of Coaches to Ensure Program Quality
Safety and Emergency Preparedness
Communication
Administration
Relationship with Campers
Other
Off-Season Tasks (Optional; compensation is separate from season contract.)
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE DESIRED:
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Work involves standing, walking, bending, kneeling, reaching, stooping, hearing, and communicating effectively. Work may include occasional pushing, pulling, or carrying equipment.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Smirkus Camp is a sleepover facility with staff on duty 24/7 when campers are present. Counselors are responsible for camper needs after lights out; and coaches are called upon only in emergencies. Room and board is provided; staff lodging is in shared rooms in the staff dormitory wing. Staff eat most meals with campers when on duty. The Head Coach has a shared office space with Camp administration.
SUPERVISION:
Supervision is received from the Assistant Camp Director and Camp Director.
A Promise of Inclusion
Circus Smirkus celebrates all types of peoples, cultures, and skills to showcase the multifaceted triumph of human abilities, particularly among our youth population. Joining Circus Smirkus – as a participant, an employee, a volunteer, or an audience member – means you belong. And to all who join, Smirkus asks for you to embrace our values and to help us create joy and magic for everyone who encounters a Smirkus program. We commit to providing everyone equal opportunity to shine— both in and out of the ring.
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