Organization Background: 

Core Athletics is an elite-level tumbling, stunting, and performance company specialized in the sport of cheerleading. We work on-site with high school and middle school cheerleading teams across the state of Michigan. Throughout all of our products and services, we strive to create an environment that promotes a positive coach and athlete experience while setting a foundation that drives teams to their fullest potential. 

 

Core Athletics Summer Camps is an exceptionally unique part of our company. Our summer camps are known for their high energy, fun, colligate-style material, and unforgettable experiences created by our inspirational, leader-like staff. Our camps are residential (overnight) camps held on university campuses throughout the Michigan and northern Ohio area. Some camps are expected to host upwards of 500 athletes. 

 

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

As a Core Athletics (CA) Summer Camp Advisor your role is crucial to ensuring athletes and coaches receive the full Core Athletics Summer Camp experience. Your role starts beyond the mat (instruction time) as a team's personal CA representative and leadership expert. During camp, you will work to educate athletes on what it means to be a cheerleader through the lens of a leader and guide teams through challenging discussions, leadership activities, and team-building exercises. Additionally, you are knowledgeable about the daily agenda of the camp and are able to communicate changes to the coaches and athletes, as well as fellow advisors and instructors. Each night of camp you will serve as support staff for athletes and coaches in the residence halls and hold late-night team discussions (up to the discretion of the team coach). 

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Each summer camp advisor will be required to attend our three spring training dates (late May and early June) and our summer "work week" (late June) to learn about the camp advisor role, expectations, camp material, and more. Our camps are held late July and early August. 

 

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Past experience in advising, facilitating or leadership mentoring

• Reliable means of transportation to and from camps, trainings

• Commitment to all trainings and camp dates

• High School Diploma or equivalent

 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Sports-minded & leader-minded personality

• Passion for people and student-athlete development

• Work well in both small and large groups

• Work well with high school and middle school student-athletes

• Strong verbal communication skills

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Special Conditions: 

• Navigating intense discussions when facilitating, debriefing or in late-night group discussions

• Overnight residential camps mean you will be housed away from home for the extent of camps, and trainings

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Responsibilities:

• Attend all spring training dates and Work Week to learn camp expectations and material. 

• Act and conduct yourself as a leader within the cheerleading industry both inside and outside of camps. 

• Know, facilitate and demonstrate camp material to high school and middle school student-athletes.  

• Be an expert on the ins and outs of the camp and camp schedule 

• Provide positive coaching instruction  

• Provide support to athletes and fellow staff members during camp (Team-Player Attitude)

 

Pay:

Staff pay: $250 per residential camp 

• Bonuses available  

 

Application Process: 

We are continuously seeking skilled individuals to join our summer staff. The application process is an ongoing, rolling process. To be considered for a Summer Camp position you will need to submit a resume to camps@coreathletics.net. If applicable, you will be notified of a phone interview. 

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All employment opportunities are contingent upon the applicant successfully passing a background check. To ensure the safety of our participants, a background check will be required to work with high school and middle school student-athletes.

 

EEO/AA Policy:

Core Athletics provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

 

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.