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Camp Rave Counselor

Salary: $18.00 per hour

TIME REQUIRED:

• 1 40 hours per week, 1 position 20 hours per week
• June – August Monday through Friday
• 1 day of education and orientation and CPR class

Location: Booker T. Washington Community Center

General Purpose: Help supervise youth, grades K to 5 in a camp setting.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Be committed to the development of young people
• Involve campers in all scheduled activities while at camp
• Make sure campers are on time for programs
• See that campers carry out responsibilities such as cleanup, grounds cleanup, dining hall cleanup, etc.
• Participate and lead in camp activities
• Counsel homesick campers
• Be responsible for the health, safety and happiness of each camper in their group
• Participate in implementing the Camp Rave’s summer program
• Report any problems to your director
• Assist class instructors where needed in teaching or in managing campers’ behavior
• Assist camp director, permanent staff and agents, upon request, with special activities such as quiet time, flag raising/lowering, etc.

Qualifications:

• Must complete the Purdue 4-H volunteer application and screening process
• Must have valid driver’s licenses and operable vehicle
• Must be 18 years old or older college student
• Attend and pass CPR training
• Must abide by Vigo County Government and Chances for Youth organizations policies

Vigo County and Purdue Extension is an equal opportunity employer.