Req Id 40505
Job Title RecWell Boiler Kids Camp Counselor - Student Service
City West Lafayette
Job Description
Employment
Job Summary
The primary role of the RecWell Boiler Kids Camp BKC Counselor - Student Service position is responsible for the safety and well-being of campers during camp operational hours. The goal of this position is to give students valuable real-world experience in a professional environment. This position should work 35 hours per week during the Summer 2026 semester. Those hours may be worked in any combination at the discretion of the direct supervisor. A BKC Counselor position must be reliable, organized, responsible, and flexible. They must also be ambitious, detail-oriented, creative, and driven.
Qualifications
Previous work experience with camps or working with children preferred Strong interpersonal and communication skills both verbal and written Flexible and dependable with a strong attention to detail Problem solving, logic, and reasoning skills Customer service oriented Ability to multi-task and work within deadlines Ability to work independently and with a team Be timely and organized
Core Competencies
Position Responsibilities
Supervise children ranging from 5 years old to 12 years old in age-specific groups throughout the course of the summer Serve as role models for campers Actively participate in all camp activities Encourage campers to participate in all camp activities Organize and lead small and large group activities Effectively communicate and collaborate with other counselors Inform the Coordinators and Assistant Director of Camps of any problems, issues, or concerns Appropriately respond to and resolve camper behavioral issues Acknowledge and support staff and campers with unique and differing backgrounds and needs
Transferable Skill Development
Students employed in this role will develop and demonstrate a number of transferable skills essential for future employment success and be reviewed on these skills in their performance evaluation.
Communication
Verbal Written Non-Verbal Listen & Observe Summarize & Distill Information Ways of Thinking Systems Thinking & Planning Reflective & Analytical Reasoning Idea Generation Decision Making Problem Solving Ethics
Collaboration Organization Behavior & Teamwork Appropriate & Productive Relationships Helping Others & Working Together Cultural Intelligence & Inclusion Service & Social Responsibility
Self-Awareness Self-Understanding Continuous Learning Initiative & Follow-Through Personal Responsibility Resiliency
For more information on the job description, contact recwellyouthprogramspurdue.edu
Employee Class Student Benefits Eligibility NOFLSA Status Non-Exempt
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Posting Start Date 12326