PB Summer Camp Assistants

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. Founded in 1986, St. Charles Community College (SCC) has a reputation as one of the best two‑year colleges in Missouri. SCC’s service area includes a six‑county region with a population exceeding 540,000. The main campus, located in Cottleville, has won architectural awards for its innovative, contemporary design, and the Dardenne Creek Campus features the Center for Healthy Living and the Field to Table Institute.

Opening Fall 2025, the Innovation West Campus in Wentzville will host the Regional Workforce Innovation Center. With a focus on innovation, SCC leads in delivering high‑quality education in a state‑of‑the‑art learning environment. The college’s mission is to serve the community by focusing on academic excellence, student success, workforce advancement, and life‑long learning within a global society.

SCC’s Community Education Department is seeking Summer Camp Assistants to work during Summer Camp 2026. The position reports directly to the Program Specialist and is paired with a camp instructor to help with a half‑ or full‑day camp. Camp Assistants will be matched to camps that best suit their skills and backgrounds.

• Work toward making each child enjoy their camp experience and enjoy this summer as well!
• Be involved and engaged in all activities during camp, assisting and participating in activities with instructor and campers
• Read and understand information and expectations about health and background/IEPs for campers in your assigned camp prior to the beginning of camp
• Organize and restore supplies for camp
• Assist with morning check‑in/registration and sign‑out at end of day
• Assist with camp set‑up and clean‑up
• Escort children to lunch, recess, bathroom breaks
• Clean‑up after camp has ended daily and return items to storage on Fridays
• Assist instructor in handling and de‑escalating situations that may occur during camp (medical/behavioral)
• Monitor campers, ensure campers follow camp rules and work to prevent accidents
• Take responsibility for care and safety of the participants
• Any other responsibilities that may arise

• Responsible and comfortable working with children between ages 5‑14
• Follow instructions from instructors and SCC staff
• Reliable, interactive, and engaging during camp hours
• No cell phone use during work hours unless there is an emergency
• Flexible with schedule changes or duty changes during summer
• Able to handle situations that may arise during camp, from injuries to behavioral problems

• Weekly between June 1 and August 7, 2026
• Hours:
  
  8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with extended hours until 6:30 p.m. as assigned
• Payrate: $15 /hr
• Assistants will be scheduled as needed. Please provide vacations and conflicts during the application/interview process. No guarantee to have full‑time work for all 9 weeks of camp. Ideal candidates will be available and commit for a minimum of 7 of the 9 weeks.

• High school junior or older, age 16+.
• Punctual, responsible and trustworthy with confidential information.
• Basic computer skills & ability to use electronic communication platforms (e.g., Microsoft Teams, Outlook).
• Trainings required before start date (trainings will be offered on‑site, if not already certified):
  • HR Orientation (new SCC employees only)
  • KnowBe4 Technology Safety Training
  • Summer Staff Orientation
  • CPR & Epi‑pen
  • Mandated Reporter
• Must be able to handle behavioral issues when they arise.

• Some office experience preferred.
• Prior experience with children.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• May be required to lift up to 50 lbs.

St. Charles Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

• Entry level

• Full‑time

• Other
• Higher Education