Job Details:

Employer Name:    Adventure Camp @ Lake McMurtry
Job Title:                  Day Camp Counselor
Location:                  East side of Lake McMurtry, Stillwater OK
Position Type:         Seasonal

Description:
Summer Day Camp Counselors will assist with supervising a safe and well-organized child care
program by planning and participating in group activities with children. This is a very high energy
program requiring positive interaction with the children continually throughout the day.

• Positions available up to 29 hours per week, Monday through Friday, for 5 weeks.
• Typical day is 8:00am - 1:00pm, Monday - Friday
• Continually keep campers active and engaged in fun, challenging activities while
• Maintaining a safe environment
• Starting pay is $8.00 for first year counselors. This position is not eligible for full time
• Benefits due to it being a seasonal summer position only.

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:
● Must be 18 years of age
● Must have a High school diploma or GED
● Must have an interest in and like children
● Must be able to work outdoors and load/move equipment
● Must have strong communication skills
● Must be availability May 28th -June 28th (Monday - Friday)
● Must have reliable transportation to get to Lake McMurty

Licenses/Certifications/Registrations: Prior to the first week of camp, counselors must
complete:

● Program Safety Course
● American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED Certification
● OSBI Background check
● OSU Minor training (if OSU employee or student)

Preferred Qualifications:
● Prior experience working in camp environment or coaching/teaching children
● Lifeguard certification
● Degree seeking in parks, recreation, leisure, human development, education, science, or
art education

Apply: For more information and to set up an interview, contact Dr. Nicole Colston
Email: nicole.colston@okstate.edu

Responsibilities:
● Required to Swim at least two times per week
● Establish a positive relationship with each child serving as a role model
● Develop positive relationships with parents, staff and volunteers
● Ensure the safety and well-being of all children. This includes ensuring children apply
sunscreen and stay hydrated.
● Know where all group members are at all times.
● Follow and execute activities according to a pre-designed daily lesson plan
● Lead games and activities.
● Actively engage children and participants in activities.
● Take daily attendance and see that each child is signed in and out by a responsible
party each day.
● Assist in setting up and breaking down daily activity stations
● Directly oversee 10 campers in any age from 7-12 with a fun and outgoing attitude
● Adhere to camp procedures and emergency plans
● Immediately report suspicious or inappropriate behaviors or abuse relating to youth
● Maintain appearance of camp through cleanliness and set-up.
● Report all injuries and incidents to the Director
● Other duties as assigned

Benefits:
● Annual Lake McMurtry pass
● Camp T-shirt
● Training fees

Required Documents
● Cover Letter which summarizes relevant qualifications and background
● Resume
● List of References

Camp Week Themes:
● Nature Observing
● Citizen Science
● Outdoor Living & Skills
● Wild Arts