Youth Camp Counselor

Position Title: Youth Camp Counselor

Job Category: Student

Reports To: Youth Camp Camp Lead, Student Recreation Program Manager

Compensation: $12 per hour

• Current First Aid/CPR/AED for adults and children certification, or ability to obtain
• Ability to work with all ages and all populations in a variety of group sizes
• Excellent people, communication, and organization skills
• Available for the entire camp schedule from June to August
• Available from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. throughout the camp season
• Must be a UWS student in good academic standing
• Must be UWS Driver Authorized or willing to obtain

• Previous youth camp or youth activities experience
• Expertise in a hobby or interest willing to program for children
• Belay certification from collegiate or commercial climbing facilities

• Create, develop, and lead 2–4 hours of programming per week unique to your qualities and interests
• Communicate camper needs to campers, parents, and other Campus Rec Staff
• Record camper check-in/out statistics and answer parent questions at pick up/drop off
• Assist and lead Youth Camp Counselor in gathering necessary equipment for daily activities
• Display a consistently dedicated, fun, and upbeat attitude to positively contribute to a camp environment
• Address, document, and resolve camper behavioral issues in the moment and ongoing throughout camp
• Track number of campers and always remain mindful of potential hazards for campers
• Communicate climbing wall policy and procedures to staff and participants
• Set up, execute, and review climbing wall practices including belaying and rappelling
• Utilize your community network to incorporate programming with local utilities, businesses, and organizations
• Actively engage in diversity and inclusion programs, training, and events with a commitment to working effectively within your work team, customers, and campus visitors
• Other duties as assigned

Must be willing to work weekends, nights, and events as necessary. Driver Authorization Applicants must be available for all 4 sessions.

For questions regarding the selection of Little Yellow Jacket Camp Youth Camp Counselor, please contact Sean Monnier at Smonnier or call .

UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies.