Position Details

Req ID:

req6601

Position Title:

Camp Counselor "So You Want to Be"

Position Type:

Temporary/Seasonal

OSU Campus:

Training & Development Center

Department:

Training & Development Center

Location Address:

900 N Portland Ave
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, 73107
United States

Hiring Supervisor and Contact Info:

Ronda Reece Hiring Range:
(Contingent upon available funding):

9.00 - 9.00, Hourly

Work Schedule:

Varies

Job Summary:

Job Function:

Camp Counselors will assist with the day-to-day responsibilities for the operation and support of the camp. The one week camp will serve up to 40 children that are entering the 6, 7 & 8th grade. Counselors will assist the Camp Coordinator in ensuring effective and cohesive daily operations on the training, support and supervision of all camp attendees.

Essential Job Functions:

Group supervision of campers

Greet and welcome all campers & staff each day

Remain visible and accessible to staff and campers

Provide direct assistance to all program areas (including setup when necessary) and provide Camp Coordinator and other counselors with support

Promote camper participation in ALL activities.

Assist with taking attendance, activity rotations, check-in, and release of campers.

Attends mandatory training as required.

Performs other duties as assigned.

The duties listed in this job description are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Education & Experience

Position Qualifications:

Work Experience:

Previous experience working with children/students in a camp environment or class.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Excellent communication and organizational skills

Professional and diplomatic demeanor and appearance

Ability to cooperate with others and have positive attitude toward staff, faculty, students and the public.

Ability to work as a team member with other counselors and staff

Ability to efficiently handle multiple tasks, with high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.

Ability to work responsibly, friendly, enthusiastically, and patiently.

Evidences a history of demonstrating ethical and professional behavior

Education:

High school diploma/GED

Working Conditions:

Work will be performed in multiple location across campus with a significant amount of public contact, in person and by telephone and via email.

Physical Requirements:

• Walking and standing small distances between locations
• May lift up to 20 pounds. If an object weighs more than 45 pounds, OSU-Oklahoma City requires this to be a two-person lift.)

The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those required by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodations.

Oklahoma State University (OSU) strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, OSU conducts pre-employment background checks on final candidates. Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal (felony and misdemeanor) history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the university, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.