Summer Camp Counselor

Job Responsibilities

• Mentorship & Leadership: Lead and mentor students, providing guidance and support as they navigate daily activities.
• Campus Navigation: Assist students in transitioning between program activities, including classroom sessions, meals, recreational events, and residence hall routines.
• Engagement & Activities: Facilitate interactive activities, group discussions, and team-building exercises to foster learning and confidence.
• Classroom Support: Assist faculty and instructional teams with classroom sessions, hands-on projects, and student engagement.
• Residential Supervision: Monitor and support overnight students in residence halls, enforcing quiet hours, ensuring safety, and assisting with any needs.
• Lunch & Recreation Supervision: Supervise students during lunch periods, outdoor recreation, and scheduled pool visits while ensuring student safety and positive engagement.
• Behavior & Expectations: Set clear expectations for student behavior and responsibility, fostering independence and personal growth.
• Adaptability: Adjust communication and leadership styles to effectively engage with students of varying ages and backgrounds.
• Program Operations: Assist with student check-in, attendance tracking, and logistics to ensure seamless day-to-day operations.
• Problem-Solving: Quickly address and resolve student concerns or unexpected schedule changes.

Requirements

• Required Education: High school diploma or GED.
• Required Experience: Previous experience working with youth (ages 6-18) in an educational, mentorship, or recreational setting.
• Per OU's Minors on Campus policy, all counselors must be 18 or older.

Skills

• Strong leadership and mentorship abilities.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing schedules and student needs.
• Ability to participate in recreational activities.

Additional Information

• Work Type: Onsite, temporary position during summer camp sessions.
• Training: Attendance at a paid training workshop is required prior to the start of camp.
• On-Call Availability: Must be available during camp operating hours, including potential overnight shifts.
• Compensation: Counselors are paid $15.00 per hour and will be compensated for required training and scheduled program hours.

Department Preferences

• College coursework completed in Education, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics), Fine Arts, Architecture, Journalism, Humanities, and/or Meteorology.
• Familiarity with OU residence hall policies and procedures.
• At least 1 year of experience working with students that have intellectual and developmental disabilities.