Cougar Kids Camp Group Leader

Temporary, part time position. 

Cougar Kids Camp Counselors design and lead engaging, age-appropriate recreational activities for youth participating in UREC camps. Programs may include fitness games, sports, arts and crafts, team-building challenges, swimming, and themed special events. Counselors are responsible for participant supervision, activity setup and breakdown, behavior management, safety oversight, and fostering a fun, inclusive, and welcoming environment. Counselors serve as positive role models and ensure the wellbeing, engagement, and enjoyment of all campers.

DUTIES

• Prepare and supervise camp activities and facilities 
• Supervise movement of campers between stations   
• Handle on site inquiries, concerns, conflict situations and discipline 
• Conduct and document daily inspection of activity areas and equipment 
• Administer first aid/handle emergency situations and contact emergency services as necessary 
• Assist with camper check in/check out procedures 
• Actively supervise assigned areas/facilities/programs 
• Instruct campers in various sport, game, craft and outdoor activities 
• Supervise pool/locker room activities   
• Provide excellent customer service 
• Enforce program, department, University, and state policies 
• Respond to injuries or illness in accordance with American Red Cross guidelines and UREC/WSU policies 
• Facilitate emergency evacuation of activity areas as necessary 
• Complete Incident reports and other required documentation 
• Inspect assigned areas and report and/or resolve hazards according to training 
• Obtain and maintain all required certifications 
  • Employee Rights and Responsibilities Under UPPM 10.60 
  • American Red Cross First Aid, Infant/Adult/Child CPR and Adult/Child AED, Epi Pen and Asthma Training, Blood Borne Pathogens: Preventing Disease Transmission  
• Attend and participate in all required WSU and UREC trainings and in-services by communicated deadlines, including 
  • UREC position specific trainings and in-services 
  • UREC New Employee Orientation 
  • UREC Emergency Response Training, Risk Management Training, and All Staff Training 
• Successful completion of emergency response and activity-specific skills audits 
• Assist with UREC special events, programs, and other projects as assigned. 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Full-time (6+ credits) WSU student    
• Ability to work 20-40 hours per week 
• Available June-July 
• Ability to work evenings and weekends 
• Pass background screening 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience working with youth 

ESSENTIAL WORK COMPETENCIES

• Ability to resolve conflicts involving campers 
• Customer service skills 
• Ability to uphold departmental policies in stressful situations 
• Ability to recognize risks and implement departmental risk management procedures 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills 
• Knowledge of camp games and activities 
• Experience working with children preferred 
• Experience with pool activities preferred 
• Ability to know, enforce, and role model all UREC, and WSU policies and procedures, even in potentially stressful situations 
• Strong customer service skills 
• Ability to interact with people in a positive manner and resolve conflicts involving patrons and leaders 
• Ability to recognize risks and implement departmental risk management procedures 
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with multiple constituents 
• Ability to identify and initiate work projects and function independently 
• Ability to think analytically and evaluate possible solutions 
• Ability to prioritize and arrange job assignments 

LEARNING OUTCOMES

1. Inclusion: effectively functions with people who have backgrounds, ideas, attitudes, and behaviors that are different from their own and creates a welcoming environment for all. 
2. Leadership: demonstrates leadership in a professional setting 
3. Professionalism: demonstrates behaviors appropriate for a professional setting 
4. Wellbeing: articulates role of active living in contributing to individual and community health and wellbeing. Educates self and patrons regarding wellbeing concepts so that both can make choices that allow them to achieve their highest quality of life.