JOB DETAILS
Summer Camp Kids Fitness Instructor
CompanyPHILADELPHIA CRICKET CLUB
LocationPhiladelphia
Work ModeOn Site
PostedApril 22, 2026
About The Company
Experience a Distinguished Emerald Award winning country club right in Chestnut Hill. Founded in 1854 and considered the oldest country club in the United States, the Philadelphia Cricket Club offers stunning venues, first class culinary services and a variety of sports for anyone of any age to play, including cricket, golf, tennis, paddle tennis, indoor tennis, squash, swimming and trapshooting.
The Philadelphia Cricket Club has two locations: one at St. Martins Clubhouse where the main offices are located, while the second location is ten minutes away in Whitemarsh Township, near Flourtown, which holds two 18-hole golf courses.
The Philadelphia Cricket Club can host weddings, business meetings, corporate events, fundraisers and retreats. Call our Director of Catering or Director of Corporate Events to set up a tour of our unique function spaces, complete with original woodwork, beautiful crown molding, and beautiful views of our golf courses and cricket lawn. With one-of-a-kind culinary creations from Executive Chef Ben Burger added to the mix, your event at the Cricket Club will be one you and your guests will always remember.
About the Role
Description
The Philadelphia Cricket Club in Chestnut Hill is seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic Summer Camp Kids Fitness Instructor to lead outdoor athletic games and activities for children at our sports camps. As a key member of our camp team, you will create an engaging, fun, and safe environment for kids to enjoy physical activities. Your role will involve promoting fitness through structured outdoor games, running athletic challenges, and fostering a positive and encouraging atmosphere for children of various ages and abilities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and facilitate a variety of fun and engaging outdoor fitness activities, including running games, team sports, relay races, obstacle courses, and other athletic challenges.
- Supervise large groups of children, ensuring their safety and well-being during all activities (with support from counselors)
- Demonstrate proper techniques for exercises and games, emphasizing the importance of teamwork, sportsmanship, and physical fitness.
- Adapt activities to accommodate different skill levels and age groups.
- Foster a positive, supportive, and inclusive atmosphere where all children feel motivated to participate.
- Encourage good sportsmanship, fair play, and teamwork among campers.
- Ensure all equipment is safe, properly maintained, and used correctly.
- Communicate regularly with camp leaders, counselors, and parents to update on campers' progress and any incidents.
- Promote health and fitness by encouraging healthy habits and the importance of staying active.
- Assist with camp set-up, breakdown, and organization of camp materials as needed.
Work Environment:
- Outdoor setting with physical activity.
- Fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
- Must be able to lift equipment and manage the demands of supervising groups of children.
Compensation:
$25-27/hour
Requirements
- Experience working with children in a formal setting as a coach or teacher.
- Must be available June 15 through August 7 and Monday through Friday 8am to 4pm.
- Fitness Instructor Certification is a plus.
Key Skills
Fitness instructionChild supervisionAthletic coachingTeamworkSportsmanshipCommunicationSafety managementActivity planningPhysical fitnessLeadership
Categories
Sports & RecreationEducationSocial Services
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
Lead and facilitate engaging outdoor fitness activities, games, and athletic challenges for children. Supervise groups to ensure safety while fostering a positive, inclusive, and supportive environment.
📋Job Type
full time
💰Salary Range
$25 - $27
📊Experience Level
0-2
💼Company Size
274
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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