Lump Sum Medical Counselor Inner Beastie Camp

University of Wisconsin Stevens Point•Stevens Point, WI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a Lump Sum Medical Counselor at the Inner Beastie Camp. The role involves engaging campers, ensuring a positive experience, answering questions about attending UWSP, and adhering to camp rules and policies. Counselors will escort campers, assist instructors, maintain a safe environment, and serve as role models. They will also help recruit future students and demonstrate a prevention mindset for camper safety. Duties may be assigned by the program manager and camp director. Specific training for youth policy and UWSP Conferences and Events is required. The counselor must remain calm and assist campers during emergencies and fulfill medical counselor training requirements, including administering medications via CampDoc and logging them accurately. A Criminal Background Check with Position of Trust for Vulnerable Populations and a Misconduct Reference Check are mandatory.

Requirements

Fulfill medical counselor training requirements.
Administer according to CampDoc and log any needed medications accurately during camp.
Pass a Criminal Background Check with Position of Trust for Vulnerable Populations and Misconduct Reference Check.
Must complete required Volunteers Matter training.
Excellent organization, communication and teamwork skills.
Ability to be flexible, adaptable and team oriented.
Students must also complete UWSP Conferences and Events training prior to the start of camp.
Minimum GPA of 2.5

Nice To Haves

Have prior experience working with and supervising youth.
Possess a solid knowledge of UWSP Campus.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

Engage all campers enthusiastically throughout the entire camp.
Ensure all campers have a positive experience and answer questions about attending UWSP.
Complete all required hiring paperwork and trainings.
Follow rules as outlined in the UWSP counselor expectations.
Understand and enforce camp rules and policies.
Maintain head counts of assigned campers.
Inform camp director if a camper is missing.
Escort assigned campers to all areas of activity (classes, tours, meals, social activities).
Assist instructor in classroom as requested by instructor(s).
Help maintain a safe and positive camp experience for all attendees.
Work collaboratively with other counselors and camp staff.
Be a role model – encourage integrity, confidence, and teamwork.
Help recruit and welcome future students, families, and counselors to UWSP.
Demonstrate a prevention mind set in keeping campers safe during camp.
Fulfill medical counselor training requirements.
Administer according to CampDoc and log any needed medications accurately during camp.
Pass a Criminal Background Check with Position of Trust for Vulnerable Populations and Misconduct Reference Check.
Complete required Volunteers Matter training.
Remain calm and assist campers during any potential emergency situations.