Summer Camp Behavioral Support Coordinator

MePA; Rolla (MO); Hybrid; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

On-site housing & meals

Camp store credit

Professional certifications

Weekly days off

Job summary

Cub Creek Science Camp seeks energetic staff to support cabin counselors, address camper behavior, and mentor youth in an immersive outdoor setting. You will help plan activities, manage daily schedules, and ensure a safe, inclusive environment through hands-on leadership.

Ideal candidates show passion for youth development, strong communication, empathy, and conflict-resolution skills, with readiness to collaborate across teams and drive positive camper experiences.

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 core competencies in communication, empathy, problem-solving, active listening, and conflict resolution.

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 with program directors and facility teams.
• Enforce site risk management, camper accountability, and emergency response procedures to ensure daily safety and health compliance.

Skills

Youth advocacy

Behavioral support

Community building

Communication

Empathy

Active listening

Conflict resolution

Education

Psychology

Social Work

Education

Child Development

Outdoor Recreation

Job description

Cub Creek Science Camp seeks energetic staff to support cabin counselors, address camper behavior, and mentor youth in an immersive outdoor setting. You will help plan activities, manage daily schedules, and ensure a safe, inclusive environment through hands-on leadership.

Ideal candidates show passion for youth development, strong communication, empathy, and conflict-resolution skills, with readiness to collaborate across teams and drive positive camper experiences.