St. Olaf College·Northfield, Minnesota
The counselor supports all aspects of the dive camp, including instructional coaching and supervision of recreational activities. Responsibilities include managing camper check-ins, conducting room checks, and ensuring the health and safety of all participants.
Summer St. Olaf Dive Camp Counselor (WS-NST-E)
Classification: Student Employee (non-exempt)
St. Olaf College, 1520 St. Olaf Ave, Northfield, MN 55057
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College Events – St. Olaf Dive Camp
Cost Center and Activity: 13503-13469
Length of Position: July 12-16, 2026
Contact Person/Supervisor: Diving Coach
$18.75 / hour
Description of the Position: (Purpose of the Position):
The Dive Camp Counselor role supports all aspects of camp including supervision, instructional support, coaching, recreational activities, and camp operations.
1. Analytical skills
2. Youth leadership
3. Verbal communication
Qualifications: (Education/Experience/Skills)
Applicants should have a background in competitive diving and working with youth.
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.
Applicants must have a background in competitive diving and experience working with youth. The role requires the physical ability to perform tasks such as lifting up to 20 lbs and working in humid or loud environments.
Market context
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