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Job Title: Camp Recky Summer Camp Counselor
Department: Student Life | Recreational Sports Administration-JM
Camp Recky Overview: Through sport and recreation, campers will gain confidence in themselves while learning 21st century skills such as taking initiative, problem solving, and critical thinking. By attending Camp Recky your child will have the opportunity to be their true camp self! In a safe and inclusive environment, our campers will have the opportunity to make friends and form positive bonds at camp that will last a life time.
Come be a part of the Journey in making a difference in the lives of campers! This position is ideal for those students in the Fields of Education, Social work, and Sport Industry.
Job Duties: - Ability to work with children ages 6-12 years old
- Implement and oversee various program activities, including sports and games, aquatics, creative arts and more
- Lead a group of 8-10 campers in daily activities, including sports and games, creative arts, and transitions from one activity to another
- Work closely with camp supervisors to come up with new ideas and solve behavior issues, bullying and other problems that arise
- Make connections with campers and develop meaningful relationships
- Work with other counselors to ensure a cohesive camping environment that serves all involved
- Eat lunch with campers and ensure that the eating area is clean
- Show enthusiasm for camp and the various activities, so as to encourage campers to get involved in all camp activities
- Instruct campers on emergency procedures and ensure that in emergency situations procedures are followed correctly and all your campers are accounted for
- Sign campers in at the start of every day and sign them out at the end of the day, ensuring that the camper is picked up by the person that was named on the sign-in sheet
- Encourage campers to respect the camp equipment, facilities and personal property
- Attend weekly all staff meetings
- Set a good example for campers and others including cleanliness, punctuality, sharing clean-up and chores, sportsmanship and good manners
- HAVE FUN! It is CAMP
Required Skills: - 1 year of experience working with children
- Ability to resolve conflict by open communication
- Ability to pass a background check
- CPR and first Aid certification (provided by employer if needed)
Additional Information: Work Schedule:
Monday through Friday 8:00am-5:00pm
Pay Rate
$14.00
Approximate Hours per Week
30-38 hours
Job Length
May 15th, 2025-August 1st, 2025
Location: Recreation and Physical Activity Center (0246)
Position Type: Temporary (Fixed Term)
Scheduled Hours: 5
Shift: First Shift
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Job Tags
Temporary work, Fixed term contract, Summer work, Shift work, Day shift, Monday to Friday,