Camp Norse Camp Counselor (NKU Students Only)

Shifts will be from 8 am - 4 pm, Monday-Friday

Must be available for all weeks of camp: June 1- August 5; Campus is closed June 19th and July 7th
https://www.nku.edu/ihi/k12-programs/summer-camps.html

Camp Counselors are an integral part of the camp team. We are seeking energetic, fun, and engaging individuals to inspire our teen campers to become the best version of themselves.

For the day camps:
Provide support and create a safe, supportive environment for 2-6th grade students participating in camp activities. Guide students through their camp experience by assisting with academics, leadership development, team building, peer relationships, recreational activities, and serving as a mentor. Build connections, both individually and collectively, with campers by planning and leading intentional in-person interactions, group activities, and workshops.

Camp Counselors also monitor student engagement, ensure safety protocols are followed, and help students adapt to the camp routine. RAs should be highly accessible throughout the camp day and actively involved in activities across campus.

We are seeking mature, dependable, energetic young adults who enjoy working with teens. Ideal opportunity for future educators, but all majors encouraged.

Monitoring, leading, and encouraging a team of students in daily and weekly activities. Supervising student participants. Working as part of a team to create a successful, safe, and fun learning environment for students.

Assisting professional staff members.

Leading lesson plans for studetns

Enforcing the rules of the Camp Code of Conduct and holding students accountable for their behaviors.

Taking responsibility for the safety of students and other staff members by observing surroundings, identifying problems or students in distress, and responding according to protocol.

Preparing reports and correspondence, including, but not limited to, incident reports and emails to camp staff.

Plan, lead, and participate in group activities, workshops, and recreational sessions.

Guide campers between activities and ensure adherence to the daily schedule.

Assist with setup and cleanup of camp activities and spaces as needed.

Camp Counselors must have graduated from high school in 2022 or earlier and have completed 60 college credits by the end of the spring semester 2025, with a 2.5 minimum GPA. RAs must be in good academic, financial, and disciplinary standing with NKU.

Camp Counselors must be able to communicate effectively, and able to give directions and lead students in the event of an emergency. They must possess a valid driver's license in case of emergency driving.

RAs must be comfortable enforcing policy. This includes upholding all policies and procedures as defined by Northern Kentucky University's Community Standards & Student Rights , Housing Policies, Rules & Regulations and any other applicable University policies and procedures.

Camp Counselors must attend all training prior to camp's start and be available for the entire camp.

Any candidate who is offered this position will be required to go through a pre-employment criminal background check as mandated by state law.