Job Title: St. Olaf Basketball Camp Student Counselor
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 - STO Basketball Camp
Unit Number (5 digits): 13411
Length of Position: Camp Dates: June 18-20, 2025
Contact Person/Supervisor: Head Women’s Basketball Coach
Wage Range: $18.75/hour
of the Position: (Purpose of the Position):
The Basketball Camp Counselor supports all aspects of camp life including camper experience and programming with camp director and coaches for the duration of camp.
Transferable Skills:
Leadership, time-management, coaching, communication
Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Ensure campers are accounted for during all camp programming.
2. Provide supervision of campers at assigned activities, both instructional and recreational,
for the duration of the camp session.
3. Be responsive and reachable throughout the duration of camp.
4. Apply basic youth development principles in working with students through
communication, relationship development, respect, and involvement.
5. 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.
6. Interact with people from a diversity of backgrounds and experience.
Qualifications: (Education/Experience/Skills)
Applicants should have a background working with children and knowledge of competitive basketball and working with youth.
Physical and Environmental Factors:
This position requires crouching, stooping, twisting/pivoting, climbing/balancing, reaching overhead, grasping/handling, pushing/pulling, lifting and carrying objects up to 20 lbs., and repetitive motions to perform the essential functions. It also requires exposure to loud noise and proximity hazards 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.
