TITLE: 4-H Youth Development AgDiscovery Camp Counselor

DEPARTMENT: Cooperative Extension

REPORTS TO: 4-H Program Leader

CLASSIFICATION: Staff-12 months

EFFECTIVE DATE: June 1 - 22, 2024

STANDARD WORK HOURS: 37.5 hours per week

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Seasonal

EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION: Exempt

JOB SUMMARY: 

Counselors for the 4-H Youth Programs are employed by KSU to serve as on-site, residential program assistants during the duration of the assigned program(s). Counselors serve as campus guides, role models, chaperones, assistant teachers, and are responsible for the well-being of program participants.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Provide full-time supervision to program participants (24/7)
• Ensure all program participants feel safe in the program environment
• Mentor student teams/group
• Complete tasks and provide leadership as assigned by Program Director or Lead Teacher or
• Dorm Supervisor
• Assist in timely arrival and departure to all activities
• Accompany program participants at all times unless dismissed by Program Director, Lead Teacher, or Dorm Supervisor (i.e. to the Health Center, to the dorm to retrieve a forgotten item)
• Follow and enforce Code of Conduct and Conflict Resolution Plan - assist with group and behavior management
• Assist w/ head count before departure of KSU campus and field trip sites
• Maintain highest level of communication with Program Director, Lead Teacher, and Recreation Leader
• Contribute to daily report
• Complete all reporting forms as necessary (i.e. incident report form, daily report log)
• Attend and participate in CPR and First Aid training
• Attend and participate in required skill building training sessions
  • Adolescent Development Training
  • Subject Matter Training
  • Program Orientation

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Clear and effective communication
• Strong leadership that guides and inspires campers
• Quick thinking and problem-solving 
• Teamwork with fellow counselors, camp staff, and campers

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

• This position does have supervisory responsibility. 

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORT:

• Frequent outdoor and physically active projects
• Extensive hours in case of emergency and during travel

OTHER DUTIES: 

• Perform other duties as necessary.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education and experience in camp, youth programs, recreation, working with children, or in a related field

Licensing and Certifications:

• First AID and BLF certification