Kids on Campus Counselors (KOC)

 Kids on Campus Counselor (KOC)
 

The Kids on Campus Counselors will oversee the programming for the Kids on Campus (KOC) program. This includes subjects in the weekly camp themes: Arts and Culture, STEM, Sports, Nature, Career, Technology, etc. Counselors are responsible for maintaining a safe and orderly environment and complying with the institution’s mission, vision, strategic plan, and program guidelines. Multiple Positions.

• Supervise participants from multi-cultural backgrounds in all activities and programming.
• Plan and implement age-appropriate activities
• Facilitate the special events and/or field trips.
• Adhere to program standards and all risk management policies and procedures including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention, and emergencies.
• Attend staff meetings, training, and special events as outlined upon hire date.
• Maintain positive relations with youth, adults/guardians, and other staff members.
• Build team unity, spirit, identity, organization, and loyalty with the Kids on Campus staff.
• Follow all Kids on Campus policies and procedures including dress code.
• Promote Kids on Campus in the community.
• Other duties as assigned.

• CPR and First Aid Certified to be able to respond to minor injuries or illness.
• Health and safety knowledge to keep all camper participants safe.
• Excellent communication skills to convey program procedures.
• Leadership skills to guide and motivate camp participants while implementing camp programming.
• Interpersonal skills to build positive relationships with campers and community partners.
• Teamwork mentality to partner and work with other counselors and KCKCC employees.
• Critical thinking skills to adapt to changing environments.
• Creativity when finding solutions to challenges or programming.
• Patience working with children from multi-cultural backgrounds.

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Must be able to work Monday through Thursday between June 16, 2025, and July 31, 2025.
• CPR and First Aid Certified – A valid certificate must be obtained by the first day of programming on
  June 16, 2025. If Applicable, CPR and First Aid Training will be offered during Kids on Campus Training, the week of June 16, 2025.

• Associate or higher degree in Child Development or Education.
• Teaching experience or Youth Programming expertise.
• Summer Day or Resident Camp experience.

WORK SCHEDULE
Program work is schedule for June 16, 2025, through July 31, 2025, with mandatory training on June 16, 2025, to June 20, 2025. An optional additional week of work will be offered from August 4, 2025, to August 7, 2025. 

The weekly work schedule includes Monday - Thursday | 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM (CT), with Monday morning meetings starting at 7:45 AM (CT). Must be able to work a variable schedule to meet operational needs.

• Read the job announcement carefully noting the initial screening date, minimum qualifications, and required information. Note that information contained in your application materials will be used to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for the position. Make sure you complete/submit all the documents listed as required.
• If the position lists a required transcript (during the application process) unofficial transcripts may be submitted. However, please note that upon selection for hire, you will be required to submit official transcripts.
• Ensure that your transcripts show that a degree was awarded or conferred if you are stating that it is your highest level of education completed. If you certify your level of education and it cannot be verified from your transcript(s), your application may not be referred to the selection committee.
• Foreign degrees are acceptable provided they have been translated and/or shown to have equivalency to a United States: Associate, Bachelor, Master, or Doctorate level degree.
• Documentation verifying completion of a degree, course work within a discipline, or other educational criteria should be electronically attached (uploaded) to your application.
• Three (3) professional references with phone number and email addresses are required.
• A college selection committee is responsible for application review and interviews. The final candidate(s) selected to be hired will be made by the hiring manager.
• Successful completion of a background check on all persons recommended for employment is required Individual hiring departments may elect to administer pre-employment tests, which are relevant to essential job functions as part of the applicant selection/hiring process.

***This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor. This job description may be revised upon development of other duties and changes in responsibilities.

KCKCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Salary : $16 - $26