Summer 2027 Camp Counselor

Purpose Of The Role

This Summer Staff Counselor is responsible for providing a friendly, enthusiastic and fun camping experience for youth. The Summer staff counselor is required to serve as a responsible adult supervising the youth attending ND Farmers Union camp and will implement the youth curriculum and projects. This position will be a good ambassador for the Farmers Unions educational program at all times.

This is a seasonal position with North Dakota Farmers Union and is available during operating months, and weeks leading up to operation and following operation completion. Working conditions include but are not limited to: occasional travel, strict seasonal schedule; day, evening and weekend work. Housing and some meals are included onsite. There is also an opportunity for ad-hoc work throughout the year for special events and training.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide group supervision of campers with attention to all of the following: program, health, happiness, discipline, cleanliness, safety, routine duties, character and skill development
• Encourage campers to plan, carry out and evaluate projects and activities
• Foster camper participation in ALL activities
• Assist campers with housekeeping chores
• Teach or assist with camp programs and encourage camper participation
• Exhibit personal habits, health, dress, speech, table etiquette and relationships with other staff that serve as a beneficial model to campers
• Work with the senior staff senior director and other summer staff to resolve difficulties with facilities, programs and campers
• Keep all equipment clean and in good working condition, properly stored and used only for the intended purposes
• Establish good relations with all youth members, staff and vendors associated with Camp and promote the Farmers Union Camp whenever appropriate
• Ensure security, integrity and confidentiality of data and information
• Other duties as assigned
  
  

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Possess effective written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to meet deadlines and provide weekly updates
• Ability to work as a team member with other summer staff
• Ability to communicate and work with groups participating (age and skill levels) and provide necessary instruction to campers and summer staff
• Mental ability to observe camper behavior; assess appropriateness, enforce appropriate safety regulations and emergency procedures, and apply appropriate behavior-management techniques
• Physical ability to respond appropriately to situations requiring first aid by assisting campers in an emergency (fire, evacuation, illness, injury or other)
  
  

Educational Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Required to obtain CPR and First Aid certification and will be reimbursed for training expenses
• Lifeguard certification is optional and will be reimbursed for training expenses if obtained
• Participation in staff training, including Leadership Training Camp