TITLE: 4-H Youth Development Summer Transportation Institute (STI) Camp Counselor

DEPARTMENT: Cooperative Extension

REPORTS TO: 4-H Program Leader

EFFECTIVE DATE: July 7 - 20, 2024

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Seasonal

EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION: Exempt

PRINCIPAL PURPOSE OF JOB: Counselors for the 4-H Youth Programs are employed by KSU to serve as on-site, residential program assistants during the duration of the assigned program(s). Counselors serve as campus guides, role models, chaperones, assistant teachers, and are responsible for the well-being of program participants.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Provide full-time supervision to program participants (24/7)
• Ensure all program participants feel safe in the program environment
• Mentor student teams/group
• Complete tasks and provide leadership as assigned by Program Director or Lead Teacher or Dorm Supervisor
• Assist in timely arrival and departure to all activities
• Accompany program participants at all times unless dismissed by Program Director, Lead Teacher, or Dorm Supervisor (i.e. to the Health Center, to the dorm to retrieve a forgotten item)
• Follow and enforce Code of Conduct and Conflict Resolution Plan - assist with group and behavior management
• Assist w/ head count before departure of KSU campus and field trip sites
• Maintain highest level of communication with Program Director, Lead Teacher, and Recreation Leader
• Contribute to daily report
• Complete all reporting forms as necessary (i.e. incident report form, daily report log)
• Attend and participate in CPR and First Aid training
• Attend and participate in required skill building training sessions
  1. Adolescent Development Training
  2. Subject Matter Training
  3. Program Orientation

OTHER DUTIES: Perform other duties as necessary.

QUALIFICATIONS: 

Licensing and Certifications None. 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES:

• Effective communication skills
• Ability to manage minor conflicts among adolescents

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Frequent outdoor and physically active projects
• Extensive hours in case of emergency and during travel

KENTUCKY STATE UNIVERSITY is an Equal Opportunity Employer

The functions, qualifications, knowledge/skills, and physical requirements listed in this job description represent the essential duties of the job, which the incumbent must be able to perform either with or without reasonable accommodation. The Job Functions listed do not necessarily include all activities that the individual may perform. The College of Agriculture, Community, and the Sciences strives for inclusive excellence and is interested in qualified candidates who can contribute to this effort through their research, teaching, and/or Extension programs.