Job Title: St. Olaf Volleyball Camp Counselor (WS-NST-E)
Classification: Student Employee (non-exempt)
Name and Address of Employer: St. Olaf College, 1520 St. Olaf Ave, Northfield, MN 55057
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Department Name: College Events – St. Olaf Volleyball Camps
Cost Center and Activity: 13503-13499
Length of Position: Camp Dates
Camp 1 | Advanced Skills 1 | July 15-17, 2026 (overnight)
Camp 2 | Advanced Skills 2 | July 20-22, 2026 (overnight)
Camp 3 | Youth Skills Camp | July 23-24, 2026 (non-residential)
Contact Person/Supervisor: Head Volleyball Coach
Wage Range: $18.75 / hour
of the Position: (Purpose of the Position):
The Volleyball Camp Counselor role supports all aspects of camp including supervision, instructional support, coaching, recreational activities, and camp operations.
Transferable Skills:
Analytical skills
Youth leadership
Verbal communication
Duties and Responsibilities:
Support camper check-in and check-out: welcoming families and assisting with College Events as needed.
Wake campers each morning; conduct room checks each evening (for residential camps).
Provide sport-specific instruction and training under the direction of the head coach.
Organize and/or assist with daily activities.
Provide supervision of campers at assigned activities, both instructional and recreational, for the duration of the camp session(s).
Be onsite and reachable throughout the duration of camp (and on campus during overnight hours).
Apply basic youth development principles in working with students through inclusivity, communication, relationship development, and respect.
Be aware of and implement all safety guidelines. Follow and uphold all security rules and
procedures.
Maintain high standards of health and safety in all activities for campers.
Interact with people from a diversity of backgrounds and experience.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications: (Education/Experience/Skills)
Applicants should have a background in competitive volleyball and working with youth.
Physical and Environmental Factors:
This position requires crouching, twisting/pivoting, climbing/balancing, reaching overhead, lifting and carrying objects up to 20 lbs., and repetitive motions to perform the essential functions. It also requires exposure to loud noise to perform the essential functions. Candidates must possess the ability to safely perform the physical work required of all duties with or without reasonable accommodation.
This job description is for general information purposes. It is not intended to list all duties and responsibilities of the position. This job description is subject to change at any time by St. Olaf College, with or without prior notice.
