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Position Title:

Lump Sum Wk 3 Connections Medical Camp Counselor

Job Category:

Student Hourly

Job Profile:

Student Help

Job Summary:

Compensation

PERIOD ACTIVITY PAY Lump Sum of $400

Hours

Complete any required trainings.

1 Week Monday 8:30 am - 4:15 pm, Tuesday through Friday 8:45 am - 4:15 pm

"Find Your Inner Beastie Camp"- July 20 - July 24, 2026

Job Description

Counselor Hiring is based on camp enrollment numbers.

Students applying to serve as a camp counselor must:

Be energetic and enthusiastically engage all campers throughout the entire camp. Stive to ensure that all campers have a positive experience

and answer questions about attending UWSP.

Complete all required hiring paperwork and trainings.

Follow rules as outlined in the UWSP counselor expectations.

Understand and enforce camp rules and policies.

Maintain head counts of assigned campers. Inform camp director if a camper is missing.

Escort assigned campers to all areas of activity (classes, tours, meals, social activities).

Assist instructor in classroom as requested by instructor(s).

Help maintain a safe and positive camp experience for all attendees.

Work collaboratively with other counselors and camp staff.

Be a role model – encourage integrity, confidence, and teamwork.

Help recruit and welcome future students, families, and counselors to UWSP.

Demonstrate a prevention mind set in keeping campers safe during camp.

Duties as assigned by program manager and camp director.

Students applying for this position must also complete any required trainings for youth policy.

Excellent organization, communication and teamwork skills.

Ability to be flexible, adaptable and team oriented.

Students must also complete UWSP Conferences and Events training prior to the start of camp.

Remain calm and assist campers during any potential emergency situations.

Fulfill medical counselor training requirements.

Administer according to CampDoc and log any needed medications accurately during camp.

Students applying for this position must pass a Criminal Background Check with Position of Trust for Vulnerable Populations and Misconduct Reference Check.

Required Qualifications

Fulfill medical counselor training requirements.

Administer according to CampDoc and log any needed medications accurately during camp.

Students applying for this position must pass a Criminal Background Check with Position of Trust for Vulnerable Populations and Misconduct Reference Check.

Must complete required Volunteers Matter training.

Preferred Qualifications

Have prior experience working with and supervising youth.

Possess a solid knowledge of UWSP Campus.

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Education

Minimum GPA of 2.5

Supplement Application Requirements

Counselor Survey

Hiring Committee

Hiring Committee Chair: Rebecca Wirkus

Contact Information

For specific position details and questions:

Email: rwirkus@uwsp.edu to book an interview time once you have applied on Workday.

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Special Notes:

Through the discovery and dissemination of knowledge, UW-Stevens Point stimulates intellectual growth, provides a liberal education, and prepares students for a diverse sustainable world. The university is committed to creating a safe, inclusive learning community for all faculty and staff from a variety of backgrounds. Visit https://www.uwsp.edu/join-uw-stevens-point/ for more information about UW-Stevens Point. To learn about the Stevens Point (aka Point) area fun, jobs, housing, education, quality of life, and bragging rights, visit www.stevenspointarea.com.

Individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process should contact Human Resources and Affirmative Action at 715-346-2606 or hr@uwsp.edu.

The safety and success of students, faculty, and staff at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is paramount. The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act requires the distribution of an annual security report to all current and prospective students, faculty, and staff. You may obtain the complete report at https://www3.uwsp.edu/protsv/Pages/Clery.aspx

The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).

An offer of employment will require a criminal background check and authorization to work within the United States as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer:

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.