Camp Counselor - Springfield Healthcare Careers Camp

Illinois State•Normal, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Camp Counselor will assist in the overall day-to-day operations of the camp. Most importantly, their role is to ensure the care and well-being of the campers. Camp Counselors need to assist campers in new situations, give encouragement, and care about each camper as an individual. The camp will be held in Springfield, IL, and is seeking two Camp Counselors for June 2026.

Requirements

Completed at least sophomore year of college or university coursework.
Must be able to remain at a workstation for extended periods.
Must be able to move about in various locations across campus as needed to complete day-to-day work.
Must be able to effectively communicate on a daily basis.
All work under this appointment is required to be performed from within the State of Illinois.
Applicants for this position must be authorized to work in the U.S. without ISU sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with high school students or campers

Responsibilities

Provide participants with a safe and secure environment both physically and emotionally where they can participate in educational, recreational, and social experiences.
Guide campers in developing their understanding and appreciation for the many careers related to health professions.
Model positive personal life skills and values, including, but not limited to: fairness, caring, good citizenship, trustworthiness, respect, and responsibility.
Exercise mature and professional judgment in assuming responsibility for and working with the campers.
Foster the development of positive relationships between campers and camp counselors.
Serve as positive role models, teachers, and mentors.
Assume additional responsibilities during the course of the camp.
Prior to the program; prepare logistics and materials with the Camp Leaders, establish communication strategies for counselors.
Introduce and lead activities, and ensure campers arrive on time for rotations.
Communicate between the Camp Leader and session facilitators to ensure equipment is ready and available.
Following the program; debrief with the Camp Leaders.
Camp Counselor leaders may be asked to assume additional responsibilities during the course of camp.