SAYP Day, Virtual & Residential Camp Counselor - Pre-College Programs

Salary

$13.85 Hourly

Location

Main Campus (BG), OH

Job Type

Student Worker

Job Number

BGSU01559

Division

President's Office

Department

Student Employment

Opening Date

04/16/2026

Closing Date

4/21/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Summary

The Summer Academic Youth Program Counselor will support the area of Pre-College and pipeline outreach. Counselors will have the opportunity to work with and support a variety of programs such as 1-day events, regional competitions (Falcon BEST Robotics and science Olympiad) educational booths at county fairs, day camps (Veterinary, Farm 2 Fork and STEM camps as well as at least one BGSU Residential camp (Marine Biology). Additional counselor responsibilities will be to support the Academic Enrichment Camp programs that support 80+ virtual camps. Counselors will work closely with their co-counselors to assemble, pack and prepare camp crates filled with engaging activities and materials that will be mailed to virtual camp participants.



Career Readiness Competencies :

• Communication
• Leadership
• Professionalism
• Technology

Essential Functions

• Assure that SAYP participants adhere to policies and procedures
• Serve as role model
• Overnight campus supervision for 1 residential camp
• Daily supervision for our Day Camp programs
• Assist with program and camp transitions when warranted
• Office Administrative tasks as warranted (preparing camper packets, bags, check-in rosters, name tags, etc)
• Meet with participants to resolve conflicts and positively influence their behaviors
• Plan and conduct student enrichment activities during evening hours of camp
• Attend weekly staff meetings and community meetings as directed

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum 3 semester or 30 hours post-secondary education COMPLETED
• Preference given to candidates who are EDHD, HHS, and CAS majors
• Self-motivated

Additional Information

• Please complete the Summer Camp Application found here ;
  
  
  
  

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