Camp Positions

Summer Camp Counselor

Position Description

Campus Recreation’s mission is to serve and educate the MTSU community with recreational opportunities to promote healthy lifestyles in a safe environment.

The Campus Rec Youth Summer Camp philosophy is to help children and youth learn skills in a variety of recreational activities and settings, learn the importance of a healthy lifestyle, develop good character and sportsmanship, and have fun!

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe and enjoyable environment for campers and staff
• Provide, facilitate, and lead numerous activities and team building type games to present and play with the campers
• Provide a quality service to the campers and parents during drop-off and pick-up
• Provide supervision for campers including field trips, swim time, and all other camp activities
• Maintain cleanliness in all areas after utilization by the campers
• Manage conflict that may arise between campers
• Complete and submit daily paperwork
• Understand and enforce Campus Recreation and area specific policies and guidelines
• Gain knowledge and implement Emergency Action Plan
• Assist as needed in all required departmental functions

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Effective interpersonal communication and presentation skills
• Commitment to customer service
• Demonstrate integrity, ethics, and commitment to diversity and inclusion
• Maintain clean, appropriate, and professional attire
• Current First Aid, AED, and CPR certification (must be obtained prior to starting date)
• Pass a background check