Camp Aspire Camp Counselor/Leader

POSITION AVAILABLE:  Camp Aspire Camp Counselor/Leader
 
POSITION LOCATION:   Southwest West Central Service Cooperative (SWWC), with placement at Camp Aspire in the Pipestone, MN area.
POSITION SUMMARY:  The Camp Aspire Camp Counselor/Leader will organize activities, provide primary supervision, secure corporate partnerships, and provide a child-centered experience for students in grades Kindergarten through grade 6 for up to two weeks in the summer providing hands-on discovery through community, character, social-emotional, and project-based learning. The Camp Counselor/Leader bridge leadership and supervisory initiatives with the care and facilitation of all aspects of the camp prior to, during and after the summer camp.
 
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: 

• Work collaboratively with SWWC Foundation and Director of Teaching & Learning to develop and stay within the budget for all camp activities;
• Develop relationships with key corporate and community partners to secure donations to sponsor Camp Aspire;
• Organize day-to-day activities and local hands-on field trips within the community;
• Collaborate with presenters and inform presenters of what Camp Aspire learning outcomes are being targeted in the activities;
• Manage large group activities and small group centers;
• Pick up meals from the local school for breakfast and lunch (Summer Lunch Program) and adhere to the programs rules about food distribution;
• Develop, organize, and share advertising materials with local school districts to recruit campers;
• Develop and Maintain registration system and emergency records for all campers;
• Maintain and improve the health, safety, and well being of Campers and other camp support personnel, including physical, intellectual, emotional and social health;
• Manage medications for students (epi pens, prescriptions, etc.)
• Motivate campers and support personnel to enthusiastically participate in all camp activities and events;
• Effectively communicate with campers, staff and parents;
• Assists the campers in using age appropriate self-management skills including problem solving, decision making, communication, listening, conflict resolution, anger management, social skills, and recreational skills;
• Provides good public relations and customer service with member districts, staff, parents, and the general public;

 
EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS:  Bachelor's Degree required; Bachelor's degree in education related field preferred; minimum 3 years' experience working with students; experience with positive behavior supports and classroom management strategies.  CPR and first aid certification required.  Valid driver's license is required.
 
CONTRACT/SALARY:  Up to 15 day position to begin as soon as possible.  Salary dependent upon education, qualifications and experience. 
 
APPLICATION MATERIALS:  Complete online application at http://www.swwc.org/application and include cover letter, application form, copies of licenses (if applicable), college transcripts, resume, and two letters of reference. 
 
QUESTIONS ABOUT APPLICATION/REQUEST COMPLETE JOB DESCRIPTION/REQUEST AN ACCOMMODATION: Contact Kari Bailey, Staffing Coordinator at 507-828-6374 or kari.bailey@swwc.org .
 
QUESTIONS ABOUT POSITION:  Contact Liz Deen at 507-401-7466 or liz.deen@swwc.org .
 
DUE DATE FOR APPLICATIONS:  Position will remain open until filled.
 
WHAT IS THE SWWC?: The Southwest West Central Service Cooperative is a regional service agency committed to advancing the work of our members (schools, cities, counties, and other governmental agencies). With a focus on leadership, partnership, innovation and services, we are committed to building relationships with our members to ensure our work is about supporting and enhancing their work. Authorized by MN Statute as a regional resource for our members; we are a public agency that provides a comprehensive range of educational and administrative programs and services to our    members.
 
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: It is the policy of the Southwest West Central Service Cooperative (SWWC) to provide equal employment opportunity for all, without discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, familial status, membership or activity in a local commission, disability, sexual orientation  or age.
 
DIVERSITY STATEMENT: SWWC's mission is to support and enhance the work of our members by providing programs and services to meet their needs. To support and enhance all of our members, we need to embrace and celebrate all of our members. SWWC works to identify unique frameworks within the various communities we serve and actively responds by adjusting our practices to meet the ever changing needs. We strive to recruit diverse and inclusive teams that will have a positive impact on our programs and services and help us better serve our members, customers and employees.