Temp Summer Camp Counselor

University of South Florida • Tampa, FL

2d

About The Position

USF’s Office of Youth Experiences provides engaging, creative, and inclusive opportunities for young people to explore new and innovative career paths. We offer an expanding variety of camps and other enriching experiences for elementary, middle, and high school students. The Office of Youth Experiences strives to promote the academic work of USF colleges and programs, assist with recruitment efforts, and collaborate with community stakeholders to provide better opportunities for underserved populations. These camps focus on connecting children and families with the University of South Florida by providing experiences that are engaging and unique. This position will serve as a counselor for various Office of Youth Experiences summer camps which include elementary, middle, and high school summer camp offerings, both face-to-face and virtual. Current camps include, but are not limited to, the Tampa Theatre Film Camp, CAGE Elementary Cyber Camp, Everyone Can Code, AFA CyberPatriot Middle School Cyber Camp, High School Cyber Camp, Creative Writing, The Art of Filmmaking, and the JGHC Summer Institute: Mock Trial Intensive. This role is responsible for assisting with whole group instruction, working with a small group, managing student behaviors, and camp logistics.

Requirements

• This appointment requires completion of the 9th grade and related experience.
• FLSB1310 Equivalency: 4 years of directly relevant experience may be substituted for bachelor's degree.
• 6 years of directly relevant experience may be substituted for master's degree.
• Employment with the USF Office of Youth Experiences requires you to complete a level one background check. Failure to complete this requirement will be taken as a refusal of any job offer.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Education.
• Experience working or volunteering in a camp, school, or program with K-12 students.
• Experience and understanding of necessary technology used in at least one camp. (i.e. iMovie, GarageBand, Swift Coding, Slack, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Work directly with 3rd - 12th grade campers in whole group and small group environments.
• Deliver lesson plans and curriculum based on summer camp topics and goals.
• Navigate virtual environments (i.e., Teams, Zoom, Canvas).
• Facilitate small group discussions and discussion boards.
• Participate in counselor meetings prior to and after camp each day.
• Facilitate camper communication throughout the week.
• Assist campers in technical activities.
• Help facilitate the culminating activity on the last day of camp.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees