Tennis Lead

The Amethyst Harbour Camper’s Association (AHCA) is a summer community located on the shore of Lake Superior 30 km east of Thunder Bay. Our community is over 100 years young and for many years has provided swimming and summer activities for local children.

Working with a team of youth leaders and volunteers, the Tennis Program Leader will assist in the planning and delivery of the AHCA Summer Sports Program for children and youth ages 5 to 14. You will develop age appropriate activities that keep children active and help them develop skills, teamwork and sportsmanship. You will model good-sportsmanship through enthusiastic, non-competitive participation and support, thereby creating a positive rapport with all campers and other leaders.

**Title**: Tennis Program Leader

**Reports to**: AHCA Sports Program Director: Lindsay Nelson

**Status**: Full Time, 30 hours per week.

**Wage**: Rate of pay will vary depending on experience

**Work Term**: July 3rd - August 11th, 2023

**Essential SKILLS**
- Enjoy planning and delivering activities
- Effective communicator
- Proficient tennis player with a love for tennis
- Ability to create and maintain a safe environment

**Desirable SKILLS**
- Experience with AHCA’s Sports program, either as a camper or leader
- Experience in the delivery of tennis lessons
- Desire to organize the tennis tournament
- Adept with electronic communication

**Qualifications**:

- Experience with children and youth 5 to 14 in a sports camp or educational setting

**Responsibilities**:

- Respect others, keep it fun and include everyone
- Assist in the planning of the tennis program
- Plan, operate and deliver the weekly tennis round robin
- Plan and deliver Youth Tennis Tournament
- Assist tennis instructor where required
- Model good-sportsmanship through enthusiastic, non-competitive participation and support
- Create a positive rapport with all campers, other leaders, parents and volunteers
- Lead groups from one activity to the next in an orderly manner
- Attend training sessions and regular meetings
- Keep accurate records, incident reports; report immediately to camp director
- Attend staff meeting on Sunday, July 2nd at 4:00 pm, followed by parent meeting at 4:00 pm
- Other duties as assigned by AHCA Sports Program Director

**Job Types**: Full-time, Seasonal
Contract length: 6 weeks

**Salary**: From $15.50 per hour

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Shuniah, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: One location

Application deadline: 2023-03-31
Expected start date: 2023-07-03