AYP Summer Lead Counselor

AYP Summer Lead Counselor (2026)

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The Office of Professional and Continuing Education is proud to oversee Auburn Youth Programs (AYP), which offers dynamic academic summer camps for over 4,000 high school students each summer. These camps provide an unforgettable opportunity for students to explore the campus, engage in hands‑on learning, and experience the Auburn spirit. As a camp counselor, you’ll play a pivotal role in bringing these camps to life, creating an engaging and supportive environment for campers.

While Auburn University’s esteemed faculty and staff lead daytime curriculum instruction, counselors take charge of evening programming, ensuring every camper enjoys a well‑rounded and exciting Auburn experience. This is your chance to make an impact, create lasting memories, and help shape the next generation of leaders!

• Prepare for Camp:
  Work in the AYP office during the spring semester to prepare for the summer camps, with the potential for extending into the fall semester.
• Leadership & Supervision:
  Oversee all camp sessions and activities, ensuring everything runs smoothly while maintaining communication with counselors, Auburn faculty, staff, and other campus partners.
• Collaborative Role:
  Work closely with the Academic Program Developer to ensure that curriculum and camp operations align seamlessly.
• Counselor Support:
  Lead, support, and mentor counselors throughout the summer, providing guidance and stepping in when needed.
• Hands‑On Participation:
  Serve as an active participant in camp activities and as a role model for campers. Escort campers as needed to programs and activities, including dorm time, meals, curriculum sessions, recreation activities, and field trips.
• Mentorship & Auburn Spirit:
  Welcome campers and guests to the Auburn family demonstrating the Auburn spirit, fostering a positive, engaging environment throughout the summer.
• Supervise & Assist:
  Maintain supervision of campers during on‑campus and off‑campus sessions, including dining halls and overnight stays in dorms. Assist with check‑in, check‑out processes, distributing camp materials, and any logistical tasks required.
• Regulatory Compliance:
  Ensure adherence to all AYP and Auburn University regulations regarding minors and housing.
• Training:
  Attend counselor training prior to the start of the camps (tentatively scheduled for the week of May 18th).
• Additional Responsibilities:
  Take on any other responsibilities as assigned, ensuring the camp operates smoothly.

• Meet students and staff from across the U.S., creating lasting memories and friendships while working in an exciting, dynamic environment.
• Meals are provided at The Edge, offering a convenient and enjoyable dining experience.
• Overnight accommodations are provided during camp employment.
• While you may be enrolled in asynchronous online courses during the summer, you may not take in‑person or synchronous courses.

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• Culture of Excellence:
  We are committed to leveraging our strengths, resources, collaboration, and innovation as a top employer in higher education.
• We’re Here for You:
  Auburn offers generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/life balance.
• Sweet Home Alabama:
  The Auburn/Opelika area offers southern charm, vibrant downtown scenes, top‑ranked schools, and easy access to Atlanta, Birmingham, and the Gulf of Mexico beaches.
• A Place for Everyone:
  Auburn is committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, and students are welcomed, valued, respected, and engaged.

• Have attended Auburn University for at least one year
  • Enrolled and taking classes during the semester of employment; or
  • Not enrolled in classes for the semester of employment, but enrolled in the previous semester and enrolled for the following semester.
• Be in good academic standing
• Be at least 19 years old on June 1, 2026, pass a background…