(Summer) Counselor | St. Olaf Swim Camp (WS-NST-E)

Job Title

St. Olaf Swim Camp Counselor

Classification: Student Employee (non-exempt)

Name and Address of Employer

St. Olaf College, 1520 St. Olaf Ave, Northfield, MN 55057

If the position requires the student to work off campus, provide the name and address here:

Department Name

College Events - STO Swim Camp

Unit: Number (5 digits): 13409

Length of Position

See Employment Authorization. Counselors hired for each set of camp dates

Contact Person/Supervisor: Head Swimming and Diving Coach

Wage Range

$18.75 / hr

Description of the Position: (Purpose of the Position):

The Swim Camp Counselor supports all aspects of camp life including camper experience and programming with camp director and coaches for the duration of camp(s).

Transferable Skills: Leadership, time-management, coaching, video/recording of swim form, communication

Duties: and Responsibilities:

1. Ensure campers are accounted for at all times from morning wake up, during the day, until evening lights out.

2. Coordinate evening camper activities.

3. Organize daily dry-land activities.

4. Provide supervision of campers at assigned activities, both instructional and recreational,

for the duration of the camp session(s).

5. Be responsive and reachable throughout the duration of camp, and on-campus from

10pm - 8am daily.

6. Apply basic youth development principles in working with students through

communication, relationship development, respect, and involvement.

7. Be aware of and implement all safety guidelines. Follow and uphold all security rules and

procedures. Maintain high standards of health and safety in all activities for campers.

8. Interact with people from a diversity of backgrounds and experience.

9. Videoing of swim technique and uploading videos of each camper.

Qualifications: (Education/Experience/Skills)

Applicants should have a background working with children and knowledge of competitive swimming and strength and conditioning.

Physical and Environmental Factors

This position requires crouching, kneeling/crawling, twisting/pivoting, climbing/balancing, reaching overhead, grasping/handling, pushing/pulling, lifting and carrying objects up to 20 lbs., and repetitive motions to perform the essential functions. It also requires exposure to loud noise, respiratory factors, chemicals, wet or humid conditions indoors, proximity hazards, and heights or cramped quarters to perform the essential functions. Candidates must possess the ability to safely perform the physical work required of all duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

This job description is for general information purposes. It is not intended to list all duties and responsibilities of the position. This job description is subject to change at any time by St. Olaf College, with or without prior notice.