Indiana Youth Programs Camp Counselor

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What you'll do and what you'll bring:

Position Description:

• This position will supervise high school students attending overnight summer camp programming.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Remain onsite and available throughout assigned shifts, including overnight stays, to provide continuous supervision and immediate response to camper needs.
• Enforce camp rules, safety procedures, and behavioral expectations to maintain a secure and supportive environment for all campers.
• Respond promptly and effectively to emergencies, incidents, or conflicts, following camp emergency protocols and reporting procedures.
• Lead and assist with daily camp activities such as games, educational programs, recreational events, meals, and group discussions.
• Serve as a positive role model by demonstrating professionalism, responsibility, teamwork, and appropriate behavior.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 18 years of age or older by date of appointment.
• High school degree or GED.
• High energy, patient, and positive attitude.
• Ability to obtain CPR/First Aid certification.
• Previous experience working with students (ages 5-17).
• Must be available on dates of the camp session for day and overnight.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience as a camp counselor.
• Previous experience leading groups of students (ages 5-17) in recreational or educational settings.
• Experience with overnight student supervision.
• Experience working with students during camp events.

How to apply:

Upon hiring, you will receive training dates and information on additional expectations, which may vary depending on the camp you are applying for:

Teachers College

• Flight Path to Teaching Adventure
  • Sunday June 7-Thursday June 11

College of Science and Humanities

• Forensic Science Camp
  • Monday June 8-Friday June 12
• Stem X-Ploration:
  • Monday June 8-Friday June 12

College of Health

• Camp MEDIC
  • Monday June 15-Thursday June 18

College of Communication, Information, and Media

• CCIM+ Summer Workshops
  • Monday June 22-Thursday June 25

For any inquiries, please reach out to Maclaine Leaird, University Youth Camp Coordinator, by emailing maclaine.leaird@bsu.edu

Required Documents: Resume is required and Cover Letter is optional

Qualifying candidates for searches must have current authorization to be employed in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.

IMPORTANT: To ensure accurate processing of your application, do not rely on a resume upload to populate the job experience section. All work history must be entered directly into the application fields.