POSITION TITLE: Senior Camp Counselor 

DEPARTMENT: Academic Affairs; USF Discovery Academy 

POSITION STATUS: Part-time/Temporary 

POSITION REPORTS TO: Director of Youth Programming 

JOB SUMMARY: Under the supervision of the Director of Youth Programming (DYP) and Program Coordinator, a camp counselor assists with the facilitation of a USF summer camp and assumes responsibility for the care, supervision, and instruction of campers.  A Senior Camp Counselor (SCC) is expected to mentor and lead campers as well as supervise Junior Camp Counselors. Additionally, a SCC assists the DYP and faculty facilitators with ideas and suggestions for program development and improvement. SCC will be responsible for helping to plan and execute camp lessons. All counselors are expected to exercise good judgment, independence, and initiative in conducting day-to-day operations.  

Please note: This is a temporary position with variable scheduling. Hours will depend on availability, camp sessions, and number of enrolled campers.  

Major Responsibilities/Activities 

• Cultivates a safe environment for campers. 

• Assesses, records, and notifies supervisor and USF security of any accidents or hazards. 

• Properly fills out incident reports. 

• Works with assigned junior counselor on leadership development. 

• Maintains a respectful and professional relationship with faculty members, campers, and coworkers. 

• Greets campers and parents during drop-off and pick-up times. 

• Leads games and activities for campers. 

• Works with faculty facilitators to meet youth learning outcomes and ensure program success. 

• Assists in supervising and moderating camp lessons and projects. 

• Participates in all staff training and workshops. 

• Conducts end-of-camp evaluations. 

• Assists in clean-up and maintenance of camp areas. 

• Assists with parent night and/or additional workshops. 

• Collaborates with faculty on plan for how lessons should be executed. 

• Enthusiastically leads camp lessons/activities. 

USF WAY: University of Saint Francis (USF) employees demonstrate a commitment to the University’s mission and support of its Catholic and Franciscan traditions. Employees provide the intellect, empathy, and ability to serve our students and community. The USF Way of serving is a source of pride for many employees. To provide a consistently high level of quality experience across our university, we provide the following service expectations for all employees. These standards have been tailored by position and responsibilities and are incorporated into performance evaluations.  

Standard #1: Provide opportunities for deeper conversations, prayer, and reflection. 

Standard #2: Utilize best practices in communication and service.  

• Apply care to your words and deeds to ensure respect for others. 

• Commit to follow through without exception and with quality. 

• Offer additional assistance after serving as in, “How else may I assist you?” 

• Respond promptly, whether in person, via phone, or email. 

Standard #3: Recognize and celebrate milestones and achievements. 

Standard #4: Use resources wisely and support green initiatives. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS  

Education  

• High School Diploma/GED Required 
• Current college students pursing a degree in related subject matter preferred. 
• Willingness to get CPR certified preferred. 

Experience 

• Leadership experience preferred. 

• Experience working with K-12 students preferred.