Lump Sum Position Astronomy Camp Counselor
About The Position
Students applying to serve as a camp counselor must: Be energetic and enthusiastically engage all campers throughout the entire camp. Stive to ensure that 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 Residence Hall responsibilities. Understand and enforce camp rules and policies. Maintain head counts of assigned campers. Inform camp director if a camper is missing. Live in the residence halls with campers for the duration of camp. Develop, lead and engage campers with evening social activities. (Residential camps only.) 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. Duties as assigned by program manager and camp director.
Requirements
- Students applying for this position must pass a Criminal Background Check with Position of Trust for Vulnerable Populations and Misconduct Reference Check.
- Students applying for this position must also complete any required trainings for youth policy.
- Excellent organization, communication and teamwork skills.
- Ability to be flexible, adaptable and team oriented.
- Students must also complete UWSP Housing training prior to the start of camp.
- Remain calm and assist campers during any potential emergency situations.
Nice To Haves
- Have prior experience working with and supervising youth.
- Pursing degree within Department of Physics major/minor/certificate.
- Possess a solid knowledge of UWSP Campus and housing policies.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
- Be energetic and enthusiastically engage all campers throughout the entire camp.
- Stive to ensure that 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 Residence Hall responsibilities.
- Understand and enforce camp rules and policies.
- Maintain head counts of assigned campers.
- Inform camp director if a camper is missing.
- Live in the residence halls with campers for the duration of camp.
- Develop, lead and engage campers with evening social activities.
- 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.
- Duties as assigned by program manager and camp director.
Benefits
- Meals and room included for counselors.
- Compensation PERIOD ACTIVITY PAY of $400
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
