Upward Bound Camp Assistant

Colorado Mountain College • Rifle, CO

246d • $18

About The Position

Under the supervision of the TRIO Upward Bound Director, the Upward Bound Summer Camp Assistant is a part-time position offering supervision and advisement to high school students during our TRIO Upward Bound summer program. Upward Bound is a U.S. Department of Education federally funded educational opportunity program that prepares eligible high school students to enter and succeed in post-secondary education. The 6-week summer program is focused on enhancing the academic skills of the participants and provides participants with fast-paced, intensive academic coursework and other social, cultural, and recreational enrichment activities. The primary objective of the Camp Assistant is to ensure the well-being of students in grades 9 - 12, regarding health, safety, morale, discipline, interpersonal relationships, and academics during the Upward Bound Summer Academy.

Requirements

• Education and experience sufficient to meet the rigors of the position.
• Applicants must be a college sophomore, junior, senior, or graduate with a strong academic record.
• Must possess strong leadership qualities and can function as a team player.
• Ability to mentor and tutor high school students in a virtual and/or in-person environment.
• Possess good interpersonal skills, communication, and a positive attitude/energy.
• Ability to maintain appropriate, professional boundaries with students.
• Be energetic and motivated to mentor/tutor, create, and implement activities.
• A current, valid driver's license with no violations within two-years.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual abilities in Spanish is preferred.
• Experience working with low-income and first-generation students from diverse backgrounds.
• Prior resident assistant or camp counselor experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, implement and participate in leadership structured activities for the campers, during out of class time.
• Planning and coordinating out of class time activities with camp participants.
• Develop positive and supportive relationships with Upward Bound students, mentoring them on academic, personal, social, and college/career concerns.
• Assist in establishing and maintaining a positive and safe environment in the UB residence hall and/or summer camp venues for students and staff.
• Supervise participants at recreation, co-curricular activities, and meals.
• Help students develop the study skills necessary for academic success by providing study skills workshops when appropriate.
• Provide academic assistance to students in achieving a better understanding of specific subject material and in improving academic capabilities.
• Assist in monitoring students' arrival to camp and departures.
• Conduct wake up calls and evening lights out rounds and provide supervisory coverage as needed.
• Transport, lead, and/or accompany students to and from activities in CMC vans, as necessary.
• Maintain student confidentiality as appropriate.
• Handle and/or refer student disciplinary issues, crises and personal issues to appropriate staff.
• Maintain program rules and expectations by reinforcing and implementing the policies in the CMC Upward Bound Handbook.
• Assist in maintaining safety at the residence halls.
• Respond to and document all pertinent situations, including inappropriate student behavior and violations of UB rules and regulations.
• Meet with UB Program Director daily/weekly to ascertain participant's progress and address any concerns.
• Perform other tasks or duties as assigned by Director.

Benefits

• Retirement contribution
• Annual and sick time
• Mental health resources
• Tuition benefit

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: No Education Listed