BGSU Summer Academic & Youth Programs

Camp Counselor Position (Residential)

Attn: Pre-College Program Coordinator, Kari J Storm Email: 30TUstormkj@bgsu.eduU30T Phone: 419-372-0424

Overview

BGSU Pre-College Summer Academic & Youth Programs are looking for energetic BGSU Undergraduate

& Graduate Students interested in serving as Camp Counselors and mentors to Pre-College Youth

participating in one or several summer camps this summer. Camp Counselors will supervise Pre-College

students during off camp times such as meals, evening programs, special events and field trips to ensure

camp participants have a safe and rewarding experience while at BGSU.

UGeneral Job Description

Primary responsibilities will be to provide supervision for campers outside of class/lab/lecture times and

ensure their safety and well-being during program transitional periods (walking to meals, evening

activities and curfew night checks). Counselors are expected to serve as leaders, care-takers and role

models throughout the program communicating directly with the camp director and Summer Academic &

Youth Program Coordinator in the event of an emergency.

UDuties & Responsibilities:

The following is a list of typical responsibilities, but this is not an exhausted list:

• Provide the highest level of customer service and ethical decision making

• Serve as an ambassador/recruiter for Bowling Green State University

• Serve on-call (overnight in assigned buildings)

• Work check-in and check-out of camp

• Attend mandatory training sessions and staff meetings

• Help with planning and lead afternoon and evening recreational/social activities for

campers during assigned camps

• Follow and reinforce all BGSU Policies and camp policies as outlined.• Other duties as assigned (i.e. lifting, carrying/moving luggage, boxes, etc.)

• Counselors will have designated periods of time off during the camp. This time will be

arranged by the counselor and camp staff.

UQualificationsU: All candidates must have completed at least one year of college or university education and must have an

established record of professional and personal responsibility and Upass state and federal background checksU.

Counselors must enjoy spending structured and unstructured time with Pre-College youth; have the ability

to work cooperatively with the camp staff; Experience with ages 11-17 is preferred, as is previous camp

counselor or residential advisor experience.

UCertifications:

Please list all current or planned certifications such as CPR, Lifeguard, and First Aid etc.

Are you planning to get any of the following Certifications?

CPR / First Aide

Lifeguard

Other __________________________

Important Notes:

Due to the position responsibilities and the ability of earning maximum hours students are not

permitted to work in additional BGSU departments while working as a full-term summer camp

counselor. Counselors wishing to work for individual camps only (Forensic Science, Media &

Broadcasting etc, may hold additional BGSU Appointments with prior approval from the Summer

Academic Youth Program Coordinator as long as work hours do not meet or exceed the maximum

number of approved hours for the week.

BGSU Summer Academic & Youth Programs

Camp Counselor Position (Residential)

Attn: Pre-College Program Coordinator, Kari J Storm Email: 30TUstormkj@bgsu.eduU30T Phone: 419-372-0424

UCamp Counselors (Residential):

Must follow all guidelines, policies and procedures found in BGSU Programs & Events

with minors policy

May not have overnight guests during program camp dates

Counselors of legal tobacco use and drinking age are prohibited from using any tobacco

substances or drinking alcoholic beverages during the program.

Pay Between $8.45 - $14:

PCamp counselors will have the opportunity to earn up to 40 hours a week during camp programs and

camp operational hours at a beginning rate of $8.45. These hours include program training, program

facilitation, evening chaperone responsibilities and final camp clean up. Program Schedules will be

determined during training and orientation. Rate may increase with expertise, certification, previous

experience, education level.

Residential Counselors are required to live on campus in an assigned location as part of the program

to serve as the residential camp counselor/chaperone for campers living in the halls.

Residential camp counselors will be provided with a single for the dates of the participating camp.

The Residential Counselor will also receive all meals that are provided during the time of the camp.

When camps are not in session, the camp counselor shall be responsible for all meals and lodging.

Special arrangements may be considered allowing summer camp counselors the ability to reside on

campus during the weekends between camps at the cost of the individual.

For BGSU Students living on campus during the 2017 summer semester you will be required to

temporarily live in the assigned single associated with the program while the camp is in session.

Typical Week Schedule

Each Program/Camp will follow a standard schedule with most camp counselor

responsibilities occurring between 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM and from 7:00 AM – 8:00 AM.

While supervision of youth participants on campus from one event to the next is mandatory

these shifts will be managed by rotating counselors throughout the day allowing counselors

to have designated down time.

Summer Academic & Youth Program Events

Please note – no former experience in the academic field is necessary to apply. For example

if you are a music major but would like to work with the forensic science camp you may.

Housing/Meals and additional work hours are not provided between programs

Summer Camp Counselor Residential Position: May 30th – July 31st

Must attend Resident Counselor Training and Orientation: May 30th – ½ day on June 1st.U

Application information: Applications must be received by February 13th, 2018. Interviews will be scheduled soon after.

To apply please go to:

Contact Info: Summer Academic & Youth Programs

101 University Hall, Bowling Green, Ohio 43403

BGSU Pre-College Summer Academic & Youth Programs Residential Camp or Day Camp Counselor - Application

Bowling Green State University is committed to equal opportunity for all and does not discriminate in admission or access to, or treatment of employment in, its programs and activities on

the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, marital status, mental or physical disability, or veteran status. The Office of Equity and Diversity at BGSU is responsible for University compliance with Title IX, Section 504. Disability Services for students is responsible for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. By applying for any position, I agree that the information I provide to the Bowling Green State University Department of Recreation and Wellness including, but not limited to, the information on an application

is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. Providing false or misleading information or failing to provide material or information at any time during the employment process may result in the University terminating my employment or withdrawing my application from consideration.

Position Please Select Jobs of Interest *

Residential Camp Counselor

*Schedule change may occur outside of standard schedule this will be known in advance *must reside on campus during camp as chaperone for campers

*Possible 39 hours permitted each camp week *due to the possibility of earning 39 hours per week, student may not hold additional BGSU

Appointments during this time.

Day Camp Counselor (Standard Hours 7:00 A – 3:00 P) * Schedule change may occur outside of standard schedule this will be known in advance

Certifications Please Select Certifications *

Current CPR, First Aid, and AED No Current Certifications Other: ____________

Personal Information

First Name_____________________________ Last Name __________________________________

BGSU ID# *____________________________ BGSU E-mail * _______________________________

Phone Number * _____________________________

Address __________________________________________________________________________

Street Address ____________________________________________________________________

City / State _______________________________________________________________________

Postal / Zip Code __________________________________________________________________

Educational Information Cumulative GPA _________ Current Major ___________

Employment Information Have you ever been a student employee at BGSU? ____ Yes ____ No

Earliest Available Start Date (Month/Day/Year) _____________________

Check all that you are applying for:

Residential Camp Counselor Day Camp Counselor

Application information:

Position & Information Form (This Form ) o Or submitted online if completing on-line form

Resume

Cover Letter o why you are interested in the position

One (1) Letter of Recommendation

o Letter of recommendation should be sent from the recommender by email

to falconyouth@bgsu.edu or mailed to the address below.

Send Letter of Recommendation and

Application if not completing online to: Summer Academic & Youth Programs

101 University Hall Bowling Green, Ohio 43403

Attn: BGSU Pre-College Program

Camp Counselor Application

Email: falconyouth@bgsu.edu Phone: 419-372-0424