WHO WE ARE

Since 1922, Westchester Country Club is an exclusive family-oriented private club located in Rye, New York. Westchester Country Club is among the top country clubs and proudly designated as a Platinum Club of America, ranking #29 out of the top 150 country clubs in the United States.

With over 1,600 members, Westchester Country Club offers world-class facilities including the main club property and the beach club on the Long Island Sound. Club members enjoy two championship golf courses and a 9-hole executive course, comprehensive tennis and squash facilities, various dining options, an on-site fitness facility and indoor pool, and other specialized amenities. Westchester Country Club also has two large banquet rooms, conference facilities, member apartments, and guest accommodations.

ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY

We are hiring for a seasonal Sports Program Counselor to join our Publicity team for the Summer 2024 season. The Sports Program runs for 6 weeks from Monday, July 1, 2024 through Friday, August 9, 2024. Sports Program Counselors will supervise a group of up to ten (10) campers, ages 8-11, ensuring the overall safety and attendance of all campers at all times. Counselors are one of three group counselors, and will work with co-workers to lead campers through day of activities and instruction. 

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Complete daily attendance and dismissal records for all campers
• Monitor movement of campers between Sports facilities for various sport clinics
• Supervise and facilitate lunchtime activities
• Assist Sports Teaching Professionals with daily activities planned for campers, including participating in them as needed
• Accompany campers to all areas of the Main Club and Beach Club facilities, including First Aid, bathrooms, and activity areas, ensuring no camper is unattended at any time
• Supervise athletic activities created by counselors for several “counselors choice” sessions
• Attend mandatory pre-season orientation sessions
• Effectively communicate with campers, co-workers, lead sports professionals, Westchester Country Club management and parents as needed
• Be prepared to act calmly and effectively in any emergency situation in accordance with Westchester Country Club policies 

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

• Prior Counselor experience
• Coaching experience or participation in an upper level team sport preferred
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to positively motivate and manage children
• Comfortable with taking direction, as well as communicating with co-workers
• Highly responsible and well-organized in tending to campers’ daily needs
• Present professional appearance and attitude at all times
• Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned
• Current First Aid and CPR Certifications a plus
• Ability to follow routine verbal and written instructions
• Knowledge of customer service standards and procedures
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to manage a highly active, multitasking type of environment (group of children to direct and monitor)
• Ability to be frequently standing and walking for extended periods of time
• Strong physical fitness, visual acuity and sense of urgency to attend to the needs of young children
• Ability to work both indoors and outdoors throughout the summer season

PAY RANGE

$17.00 - $17.50 per hour, commensurate with experience

ALL team members enjoy free lunch and dinner meals, free parking, a lifestyle discount program, and numerous recognition events and activities throughout the year.

JOB CODE: 12033171