Youth Camp Counselor

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Position Title:

Youth Camp Counselor

Job Category:

Student Hourly

Job Profile:

Student Help

Job Summary:

Qualifications

• Current First Aid/CPR/AED for adults AND Children certification, or ability to obtain
• Ability to work with all ages of all populations in a variety of group sizes
• Excellent people, communication, and organization skills
• Available for the entire camp schedule from June-August
• Available from 7am-5:30pm throughout the camp season
• Must be a UWS student in good academic standing
• Must be UWS Driver Authorized or willing to obtain

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous youth camp/ youth activities experience
• Expertise in a hobby/interest that you are willing to program for children
• Belay Certification from collegiate or commercial climbing facilities

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Create, develop, and lead 2-4 hours of programming per week unique to your qualities and interests
• Communicate camper needs to campers, parents, and other Campus Rec Staff
• Record camper check-in/out statistics and answer parent questions at pick up/drop off
• Assist Lead Youth Camp Counselor in gathering necessary equipment for daily activities
• Display a consistently dedicated, fun, and upbeat attitude to positively contribute to a camp environment
• Address, document, and resolve camper behavioral issues in the moment and ongoing throughout camp
• Track number of campers and always remain mindful of potential hazards for campers
• Communicate climbing wall policy and procedures to staff and participants
• Set up, execute, and review climbing wall practices including belaying and rappelling
• Utilize your community network to incorporate programming with local utilities, businesses, and organizations
• Actively engage in diversity and inclusion programs, training, and events with a commitment to working effectively within your work team, customers, and campus visitors
• Other duties as assigned

TIME COMMITMENT & TRAINING

• Must be willing to work Weekends, Nights, & Events as necessary
• Driver Authorization
• Applicants must be available for all 4 sessions

COMPENSATION

• Level 2 Risk Services $12/hour

REPORTS TO

• Youth Camp Camp Lead Student
• Recreation Program Manager

QUESTIONS AND SELECTION INFORMATION

• For questions regarding the selection of Little Yellow Jacket Camp Youth Camp Counselor, please contact Sean Monnier @ Smonnier@uwsuper.edu or call 715-395-4651

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