Summer Camp Advocate - Emotional / Behavioral Support

Pennsylvania Psychological Association; Rolla (MO); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Room and board on-site

Meals provided

Camp store credit

Certifications opportunities

On-site schedule with breaks

Job summary

Cub Creek Science Camp offers an immersive summer program where you will lead camper support initiatives, mentor youth, and coordinate events in an outdoor setting. You will gain leadership skills by guiding cabin counselors, planning activities, and managing camper well-being from May training through August camp operations.

Roles emphasize behavioral guidance, daily safety, and family communication, with opportunities for professional certifications and resume-building experiences in a

Qualifications

• Majors in Psychology, Social Work, Education, Child Development, Outdoor Recreation, Parks & Tourism, Experiential Education, or related fields.
• Passion for youth advocacy, behavioral support, and community building in an outdoor setting.
• Strong communication, empathy, problem-solving, active listening, and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to thrive in an active outdoor environment and collaborate with program directors, counselors, and support staff.

Responsibilities

• Support cabin counselors in managing daily cabin dynamics and fostering a safe, positive, and inclusive environment.
• Address camper emotional and behavioral needs—homesickness, social anxiety, and conflict resolution—referring incidents to leadership as necessary.
• Communicate solution-focused updates to parents, counselors, and camp directors regarding camper well-being and overall experience.
• Collect camper course preferences, daily schedule assignments, and weekly satisfaction surveys to ensure quality camper experiences.
• Plan and execute special camp activities in collaboration with program directors and facility teams.
• Enforce site risk management, camper accountability, and emergency response procedures to ensure daily safety and health compliance.

Education

Psychology major

Education major

Child Development

Outdoor Recreation

Job description

Be Curious. Be Connected. Be Cub Creek.
Want hands-on experience leading camper support initiatives, providing behavioral guidance, and coordinating events while building your leadership skills? At Cub Creek Science Camp, you won't just study youth development concepts—you can actively support cabin counselors, lead camper care programs, coordinate special events, and mentor youth in an immersive outdoor setting.

Speak with us about earning internship, work-study, or research project credit for the summer as well!

2027 Dates

Staff Training: May 23 - June 5 (2 weeks)
Camp: June 6 - Aug 7 (9 weeks)

What You'll Do

• Support cabin counselors in managing daily cabin dynamics and fostering a safe, positive, and inclusive environment.
• Address camper emotional and behavioral needs—such as homesickness, social anxiety, and conflict resolution—referring incidents to leadership as necessary.
• Communicate solution-focused updates to parents, counselors, and camp directors regarding camper well-being and overall experience.
• Collect camper course preferences, daily schedule assignments, and weekly satisfaction surveys to ensure quality camper experiences.
• Plan and execute special camp activities (evening activities, birthdays, early-birds, night-owls) in collaboration with program directors and facility teams.
• Enforce site risk management, camper accountability, and emergency response procedures to ensure daily safety and health compliance.
  

What You'll Gain (Resume-Building Transferable Skills)

• Behavioral Management & EQ: Hands-on application of conflict resolution, active listening, and emotional support techniques to guide youth through challenges like anxiety and homesickness.
• Team Leadership & Youth Mentorship: Proven ability to direct group dynamics, mentor counselors, and foster a supportive camp community.
• Operations & Stakeholder Relations: Expertise in managing daily scheduling, administering satisfaction surveys, and communicating professionally with parents and camp leadership.
• Event & Program Delivery: Real-world experience planning, coordinating, and executing large-scale special events and daily activity rotations.
  

What We'll Provide

• Competitive Pay: Starting salary of $5,000 for the 11-week summer season.
• All-Inclusive Living: Full room, board, meals, and laundry services provided on-site for the duration of the contract—save on summer expenses!
• Camp Store Credit: Includes an additional $100 credit for snacks, gear, and supplies.
• Professional Certifications: Opportunities for additional leadership training and certifications for qualified candidates, such as lifeguarding.
• Schedule: Position requires availability on-site 7 days a week (including weekends) for the contract period. To support rest and work-life balance, staff receive a 2-hour break each day and 1 scheduled day off every week.

Or visit our website to learn more about working at camp before completing your application: https://cubcreeksciencecamp.com/join-our-team/.

What We're Looking For

• Majors in Psychology, Social Work, Education, Child Development, Outdoor Recreation, Parks & Tourism, Experiential Education, or related fields.
• Passion for youth advocacy, behavioral support, and community building in an outdoor setting.
• Strong core competencies in communication, empathy, problem-solving, active listening, and conflict resolution.
• Ability to thrive in an active, outdoor environment and collaborate effectively with program directors, counselors, and support staff.