Camp Counselor: OSU-Cascades Summer Academy 2025

Oregon State University; Oregon (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking enthusiastic Camp Counselors to create a positive and engaging environment for high school students at a summer academy. This role involves facilitating activities, ensuring camper safety, and fostering inclusivity. Counselors will work part-time during training and full-time during camp sessions, providing a unique opportunity to develop leadership skills while making a meaningful impact on youth. Ideal candidates are reliable, adaptable, and passionate about working with young people. Join this rewarding experience and help shape the future leaders of tomorrow!

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in high school, community college, or university.
• Demonstrated leadership and communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate activities and ensure camper safety and well-being.
• Build positive relationships with campers and supervise activities.
• Assist with planning and executing camp activities.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Reliability

Adaptability

Education

High School Enrollment

Community College Enrollment

University Enrollment

Job description

Position Information

Job Title: Camp Counselor

Appointment Type: Student Employee

Job Location: Oregon State University – Cascades, Bend, Oregon

Position Appointment Percent: 100

Appointment Basis: 12

Pay Method: Hourly

Pay Period: 16th - 15th of the following month

Pay Date: Last working day of the month

Min Hourly Rate: $14.70 (Standard); $13.70 (Non-Urban); $15.95 (Portland Metro)

Max Hourly Rate: $21.00 (Standard); $20.50 (Non-Urban); $21.50 (Portland Metro)

Position Summary: This recruitment will fill eight (8) part-time Camp Counselor positions within the Event Services Unit at Oregon State University – Cascades. Camp Counselors play an essential role in creating a positive, safe, and engaging experience for high school students attending the OSU -Cascades Summer Academy, a two-week residential and day youth camp for students entering grades 10-12. Camp Counselors are responsible for facilitating activities, ensuring camper safety and well-being, and fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment. They are expected to work 5 hours per week during the Spring 2025 training period and up to 40 hours per week during the Summer Academy camp sessions (July 20-25 and July 27-August 1).

Position Duties

• Camper Engagement and Safety:
• Build positive relationships with campers, encouraging their participation in all activities.
• Supervise campers during activities, meals, free time, and overnight in residential sessions.
• Monitor camper behavior and enforce camp rules.
• Address camper conflicts and minor behavioral concerns.
• Ensure compliance with safety protocols.
• Serve as a role model for professionalism, enthusiasm, and inclusivity.
• Residential Supervision:
• Live on-site during residential sessions to provide overnight supervision.
• Assist with camper check-in and check-out processes.
• Program Facilitation and Logistics:
• Assist with the planning, setup, and execution of camp activities.
• Adapt activities as needed to accommodate diverse camper needs.
• Lead or co-lead specific activities.
• Administrative and Logistical Duties:
• Maintain accurate records.
• Communicate regularly with camp leadership.
• Contribute to post-session evaluations.
• Minimum Requirements:
• Must be academically enrolled in a high school, community college, or university.
• Must meet Academic Standing Requirements.
• Must meet the applicable minimal enrollment standard.

Additional Required Qualifications

• Ability to lift 50 lbs. and walk/stand for extended periods.
• Demonstrated leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to be reliable, punctual, and adaptable.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• This position requires driving a university vehicle or personal vehicle; must successfully complete a motor vehicle history check.
• This position is designated as critical or security-sensitive; must successfully complete a Criminal History Check.

Preferred (Special) Qualifications

• Be a current full-time Oregon State University student or degree partnership student.
• Previous experience working with youth in camps, schools, or childcare settings.
• Possess First Aid/ AED / CPR certification or willingness to obtain.
• Possess Entry-Level Program Staff certification or willingness to obtain.

Working Conditions / Work Schedule

• Part-time (5 hours per week) during Spring 2025 training period.
• Full-time (40 hours per week) during Summer Academy camp sessions.
• Duties include a mix of physical and sedentary tasks.
• Work may occur in varying weather conditions and requires evening and weekend availability.

Compensation

• Paid at a standard rate of $18.00/hour during Spring 2025 training period.
• Paid at a standard rate of $20.00/hour during Summer Academy camp sessions.

Anticipated Hiring Schedule

• Application Period: February 3-28
• Interview Period: March 3-14
• Offer Date: March 17
• Summer Camp Sessions: July 20-25 and July 27-August 1

Provided Training

Students will complete online and in-person training, including:

• Child abuse prevention and reporting.
• Information technology security.
• Diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Child safety and protection protocols.
• Leadership and communication skills.
• Team-building facilitation.
• Professional boundaries and ethical considerations in youth programming.
• Emergency response and safety procedures.
• First Aid/ AED / CPR certification.
• Entry-Level Program Staff certification.

Posting Information

Posting Number: P11795SE

Number of Vacancies: 8

Anticipated Appointment Begin Date: 04/14/2025

Anticipated Appointment End Date: 08/29/2025

Posting Date: 02/03/2025

Full Consideration Date: 02/28/2025

Closing Date: 06/20/2025

This position is competitive and open to all qualified/eligible students.