General Interest - Camp (Non-UU Students/Staff)

Union University; Jackson (TN); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Union University in Jackson, TN is seeking enthusiastic camp counselors for our General Interest - Camp program (Non-UU Students/Staff). This role focuses on safety, supervision, and delivering engaging activities for youth during camp sessions.

Applicants should be dependable, people-oriented, and adaptable to frequent shifts. Previous camp or childcare experience is helpful but not required; interviews with the Camp Director will determine fit.

Qualifications

• Dependable and reliable with a focus on safety.
• Strong interpersonal skills for group activities.
• Flexible and able to adjust to changing camp plans.

Responsibilities

• Assure safety and supervision of youth at all times.
• Lead program activities.
• Manage students to make it a positive camp experience.

Skills

Dependable

People-oriented

Adaptable

Job description

General Interest - Camp (Non-UU Students/Staff)

Position Information

Position Title

Position Title General Interest - Camp (Non-UU Students/Staff)

Position Number

Branch

Branch Business Affairs (BR)

Division

Division Business Affairs (DIV)

Department

Department Human Resources

Location

Location Jackson

FLSA

FLSA Non-Exempt

Job Summary

Do you enjoy working with children? Are you looking for an experience you can’t get anywhere else? Are you looking to be a part of a special team and great community? If you answered yes to any of those questions, then this job could be for you!

Union University is looking to hire enthusiastic, fun, organized counselors for our camps. Applicants must interview with the Camp Director. Previous experience is helpful, but not necessary.

This job is ideal for someone who is:

• Dependable — more reliable than spontaneous
• People-oriented — enjoys interacting with people and working on group projects
• Adaptable/flexible — enjoys doing work that requires frequent shifts in direction

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :
Work requires physical strength and agility sufficient to safely perform all essential job functions, including the ability to lift, carry, push or pull without assistance.

WORK ENVIRONMENT :
Work requires the ability to work safely with hazardous chemicals, including but not limited to: household cleaning and maintenance chemicals. While performing the duties of this job, work may require the performance of tasks outdoors under varying environmental conditions, including heat, humidity, and biting insects/invertebrates.

About Union University

Founded in 1823, Union University is a private, coeducational liberal arts-based university offering bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees, with a total enrollment of about 2,600. The main campus is located in Jackson, Tenn., with additional campuses in Memphis and Hendersonville. A national leader among colleges and universities in promoting a Christian worldview and a Christ-centered approach to education, Union is consistently ranked among the nation’s premier Christian universities.

• Assure safety and supervision of youth at all times.
• Lead program activities.
• Manage students to make it a positive camp experience.